Sentence examples for thousands to him from inspiring English sources

But Khan attracted great support among the urban middle class, especially the young, and his image as a great sportsman, his position as a political outsider drew thousands to him.

He made pars on the next three holes – although he needed an excellent chip on the 4th to set him up for a straightforward four-footer.

Another team of photographers was camped outside of Mr. Madoff's apartment building on East 64th to catch him as he left for the courthouse.

Then came a 22-foot putt on the 11th to take him to 12 under and he briefly held a four-shot lead.

McIlroy advanced to 12 under with a 33ft putt on 17 and parred the 18th to put him in sight of a first major title on only his third visit to Augusta.

But he holed his third shot from the bunker at the par-five 18th to put him into the play-off and then birdied it in the play-off to secure victory.

Woods, who won the last of his 14 major titles in 2008,  picked up three strokes on the front nine and took a share of the lead when Leishman bogeyed the 14th to join him and Couples on five under.

He took the lead for the first time in the penultimate frame of the day after a break of 92, before taking the 16th to leave him needing just four frames for victory.

The South African turned in a two-under-par 34, and sank a 10-foot birdie putt at the 13th to give him breathing space over his 37-year-old opponent, before closing out the win with ease.

"Well, I've got until the end of January to present my best wishes".They were presented on January 7th, both to him and to the equally defiant Cabu and Wolinski.

The only runner he allowed came with one out in the eighth inning when the rookie J. P. Arencibia walked on a full count, with Verlander's 12th pitch to him just an inch or two outside.