Example sentences of "he [was/were] [verb] down by the " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , when Bernard applied for planning permission to build a factory on the site he was turned down by the local highways department . |
| 2 | He was turned down by the " Goldsmith Libel Fund " , an eccentric exercise in philanthropy which bankrolls plaintiffs of conservative persuasion ( notably Tory MPs ) who bring libel actions against media organisations perceived as left-wing ( eg the BBC ) . |
| 3 | Look at Ben Hogan , a legend and a perfectionist who gave up the game when he was struck down by the dreaded ‘ yips ’ . |
| 4 | He was kneeling down by the wall holding out his hand to me . |
| 5 | He was found down by the river this morning and he 'd been dead since midnight or before . ’ |