Example sentences of "'s [noun pl] [verb] his [adj] " in BNC.

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1 He can even indirectly , but effectively , interfere with the legal owner 's attempts to enforce his legal rights by action in the Common Law Courts .
2 His frustrated Spanish partners in Cofir , the Spanish subsidiary of Cerus , complain that Mr De Benedetti has been too distracted by Olivetti 's problems to employ his legendary dealmaking skills on their behalf .
3 For reasons best known to themselves , they attached great importance to the idiot 's efforts to fill his useless bath ( I think it was B ) and it seemed vital to their purpose that I too become involved with the whole farcical business and , what 's more , come up with some sort of an answer .
4 The man 's efforts to comfort his young nephew collapsed in laughter , men slapping their hands together .
5 For a genre that often takes itself too seriously , it 's reassuring to know that Les 's jokes remain his greatest joy .
6 This he did , insisting that Mr Bangemann 's remarks reflected his own personal views .
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