Example sentences of "[adv] as she [verb] on the " in BNC.
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| 1 | She flushed guiltily as she put on the kettle . |
| 2 | She glanced downwards , just exactly as she had on the day I 'd come for the room . |
| 3 | It is clearly inappropriate to involve Julie in a prolonged conversation as soon as she arrives on the ward . |
| 4 | I had to give her a little reminder now and then , to stop her attempting to fly off into the wide blue yonder , by gently pulling the leash , but within two days she was coming to me just as willingly as she had on the straight creance . |
| 5 | Dauntless watched Cleo carefully as she sat on the rugs beside the dog , stroking its short , dense fur . |
| 6 | Two days later as she sat on the beach , staring glumly out over the ocean , Laura knew that she could n't fool herself any longer . |
| 7 | Hurrying to open it , she was greeted by the sight of Kay Jackson , already brightly clad in a pink and white shell suit , breathing hard as she jogged on the spot . |
| 8 | ‘ Oh , Fernando , ’ she breathed huskily as she stood on the edge of the pool . |
| 9 | We shall say more of this in another chapter , but Eileen Vincent emphasises this idea of the need to move on as she reflects on the church planting ministry : |
| 10 | Old Hercule 's stuff had been built to last , she reflected ruefully as she turned on the shower . |