Example sentences of "he is on [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But even during those few seconds when he is changing he is on one horse or the other . |
| 2 | He is on good terms with Bardul , who tactfully does n't refer to his being dead , and will brief the adventurers on this point . |
| 3 | On other days he is on body-washing duty and after a battle the bodies are not clean . |
| 4 | Perhaps his former master will allow him to continue to read his papers ; or he may be permitted to read the papers of another in his own chambers with whom he is on friendly terms . |
| 5 | He is on automatic pilot . |
| 6 | He is on regular medication for his fits . |
| 7 | He is on fine form this afternoon . |
| 8 | ‘ Boggers ’ takes us for science and he is , by common agreement , a bit of a wimp — at least he is on some days . |
| 9 | But last night one backbencher , Waveney MP David Porter , said : ‘ He is on extended probation . ’ |