Example sentences of "arm [vb past] [verb] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She was already asleep , and even the manoeuvring he had to do to remove her pack and settle her in his arms failed to rouse her . |
| 2 | But his arms reached to enfold her , drawing her against his chest , where he held her closely for several long moments . |
| 3 | As he clasped her waist , instead of jumping down she slid her body down his , so that his arms remained holding her and she was pressed close to him . |
| 4 | Mamma d'Agostino took one of the towels to the sink and then came back and lifting Noreen 's arm began to daub it . |
| 5 | Instantly , urgently , the lorry-driver 's arm appeared to wave him back . |
| 6 | One hand moved gently up and down her spine while the other arm continued to hold her closely . |
| 7 | ‘ The season 's almost over now , ’ she said obliquely , not looking at him , and suddenly the arm descended to pull her against him . |