Sentence examples for called him has from inspiring English sources

"Becks," as the English public once affectionately called him, has fallen foul of the oldest sin in civil history.

The "dancing pig in Cuban heels", as one newspaper critic called him, has captivated viewers for 10 weekends as he stumbled his way through routines.

At a stroke, the diminutive Brooks — "the little maestro," Kenneth Tynan called him — has turned into the Ponce de León of commercial theatre.

Although he says he endorses the Bush economic plan and will be a team player, "America's CFO," as Bush called him, has an independent streak.

The "populist without a people," as Vendola called him, has suffered a series of recent setbacks.

Siu Yun Ping — or Brother Ping, as friends called him — had known little good fortune.

Saddam, as the Iraqis called him, had fled the presidential palace, his gang of confederates skittering behind him.

Stoudemire — or "Stoodemire" as the French announcer called him — had 11 points, 2 rebounds and 4 turnovers.

The "bombastic Bushkin," as friends once called him, had been tamed.

Leo – as his friends called him – had a gift for languages.

Captain Marvellous, as the Daily Express called him, had preserved Charlton's First Division status.