Sentence examples for he received big from inspiring English sources

Yet he received big raps for his performance as captain, from fellow players as well as from Martin Johnson, the manager who put him there.

Although the European films allowed him to travel and gave him a constant source of income, he received bigger fees from his less-frequent engagements in US films, which he continued to appear in, joking that he "knew the fat cheques in the pipe-line were endless".

His reputation for not finishing things meant that he no longer received big commissions, a situation that he generally felt as a relief, except when confronted with the galling achievements of Michelangelo and Raphael, in their positions as favorites of the Pope.

The television soap actors Shane Richie, Shobna Gulati and Lucy Benjamin also received big payouts.

And many have received big fat cheques for their trouble.

Some received big bonuses, even big raises, as their companies' payrolls were shrinking.

Deals were arranged by armies of persuasive financiers who received big paydays.

(Some of the foundations that received big infusions address poverty, among other issues).

Last year nominees such as Richard Hawley and the Guillemots received big boosts to their sales and profile.

One time, Ethan's store received big quantities of a poorly made dress.

Many also received big bills that were not covered by their insurance.