Example sentences of "[adv] [vb past] [prep] [adj] [noun] [subord] " in BNC.

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31 The England international magically skipped past four defenders as though stardust had been sprinkled on his boots after turning on the edge of the area .
32 We intend to develop a travelling ‘ Road Show ’ with display boards , videos , literature etc. supported by live demonstrations where possible .
33 The aim to clear applications within six weeks was achieved from August to December 1990 but the backlog then rose to eight weeks as applications increased .
34 Jenny and Antony moved a few inches further apart , then giggled at each other because of the involuntary movement .
35 The officer there apologised in excellent English as I tersely explained that we 'd already paid .
36 Lizzie and Henry again looked at each other as they followed her into the room , and sat on the couch .
37 I believe especially I never came on this campaign until after I went to see Arafat .
38 Certainly , he never looked for one moment as though there were a dose of castor oil beneath his nose .
39 Toby certainly looked in better shape than when I last saw him , but these things are comparative .
40 She never went past that way if she could possibly avoid it .
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