Sentence examples for earned for himself from inspiring English sources

He has at least earned for himself enduring fame for being a brave man and a worthy enemy".

Mr. De Sapio learned that politics needs a bête noir, and that was the role he earned for himself.

In all probability, Thomas's word choice was more rooted in the identity he long ago earned for himself, and one he conveniently wields like a sword or wears like a shield: undersized survivor from the mean streets of Chicago, who combined skill, tenacity and heart to become perhaps the most accomplished little big man in the history of the sport.

Moreover, he seems to have built a very successful ecclesiastical career, no doubt based in part on his cleverness; he served as an advisor to two popes, and earned for himself, but did not live long enough to enjoy, a bishopric in Wales.

Jean had earned for himself the "castle".

*"Woe then to him who has earned for himself the torments of Hell.

He greatly expanded the role of suicide bombings, with increasingly callous theological justifications, targeting not only the occupation forces and their Iraqi allies but also innocent Shia civilians and politically unfriendly Sunnis, earning for himself the well-deserved title of "the sheikh of the slaughterers".

Sony is still reeling from the 24 November attack which leaked at least five films online, potentially crippling box office revenues, and unveiled private information about more than 6,000 employees and stars, from Sylvester Stallone's social security number to the amount – $6,000 – James Franco earns for driving himself to work.

But in showing respect for Federer, Roddick has earned respect for himself.

His recent books have earned millions for himself, for Simon & Schuster and for various Hollywood producers.

Eternal glory earned for their creed?