Example sentences of "it is [art] [noun sg] [prep] him " in BNC.

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1 It is a chance for him to prove he can make it in the Football League . ’
2 The relevant sections state that ‘ it is a defence for him to prove that the failure arose from circumstances beyond his control . ’
3 ‘ If a person presenting or directing the performance is not shown to have intended to stir up racial hatred , it is a defence for him to prove — ( a ) that he did not know and had no reason to suspect that the performance would involve the use of the offending words or behaviour , or ( b ) that he did not know and had no reason to suspect that the offending words or behaviour were threatening , abusive or insulting , or ( c ) that he did not know and had no reason to suspect that the circumstances in which the performance would be given would be such that racial hatred would be likely to be stirred up . ’
4 It is a disappointment to him to see the way canoeing is marketed and perceived , particularly the view that people ca n't be coached after a certain level .
5 He said If this person who ever he is has decided to join the Tory party then it is a matter for him and a matter of small regret but not one which will cause us to lie awake worrying about .
6 It is no offence for him to engage in other sexual acts with her , unless these are otherwise unlawful , although it is an offence for him to commit an act of buggery or gross indecency with a male patient who is mentally disordered .
7 It is no matter to him that he loses his hold over his children and his erstwhile fiancée .
8 If he can not balance and control his movements , it is no use for him to try to practise ‘ walking ’ with the help of therapists or nurses .
9 It is no offence for him to engage in other sexual acts with her , unless these are otherwise unlawful , although it is an offence for him to commit an act of buggery or gross indecency with a male patient who is mentally disordered .
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