Example sentences of "[verb] earned him a " in BNC.

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1 He failed to obtain a Card at Montpelier last year finishing 66th , but his outstanding amateur record has earned him a dozen or so sponsor 's invites .
2 But now he 's back on the track chasing the appearance money that has earned him a detached house in the Surrey stockbroker belt of Lightwater .
3 This scientific enthusiasm was invaluable during his three years as President of the Royal Geographical Society and it has earned him a place on the National Environmental Research Council .
4 Welcome back:An aerial stuntman is waiting to find out whether a bungee jump from more than ten thousand feet has earned him a place in the record books .
5 Stephen 's quick thinking has earned him a bravery award in the Care in Crisis competition run by the Red Cross , and the respect of his mother .
6 BRADLEY HUGHES ' victory in the Australian Masters on Sunday has earned him a place in this year 's Johnnie Walker world championship in Jamaica , the organisers said yesterday .
7 BRADLEY HUGHES ' victory in the Australian Masters on Sunday has earned him a place in this year 's Johnnie Walker world championship in Jamaica , the organisers said yesterday .
8 Revelations about his string of dancing partners and unsuitable friends might have earned him a reputation not unlike Fergie 's .
9 Played against the fist-faced public school bile of Ian Hislop and genius swagger of Angus Deayton , Merton 's deadpan asides , regular flights of insanity and crap T-shirts have earned him a place in our hearts forever .
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