Example sentences of "on the [noun] and [v-ing] his " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Oh , Tess ! ’ said Bob , sitting down on the bed and putting his arm round her shoulders . |
| 2 | I reflected on the next phase , and when he returned , sitting on the floor and resting his back on Masha 's bed , I plunged in again … |
| 3 | He suffers seizure-like attacks , writhing on the ground and holding his head in pain as God invades his body . |
| 4 | The toad had the appearance of a fat businessman being done some sexual service by a hard-faced girl on the make and doing his best not to notice . |
| 5 | He gave a squeal of delight , turning round on the spot and throwing his little arms around her . |
| 6 | If a Member on one side of the House sought to simulate anger by crossing the floor , punching an opponent on the nose and destroying his paper , would it be a breach of privilege for a court of law to proceed against him ? |
| 7 | It was rare for Frau Nordern to kiss her husband affectionately but she did so now , kissing him on the cheek and ruffling his hair . |