Example sentences of "back [subord] [pers pn] could [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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1 | Guy drew back so he could see her face . |
2 | He held her close for a moment , then drew back so he could see her face . |
3 | His light eyes swept in quick appraisal from her new hairstyle to the sandals which graced her nyloned feet , before he opened the door leading to the patio , standing back so she could precede him . |
4 | But she did n't want Uncle Albert explaining it to her when she got back if she could work it out for herself . |
5 | It hurt , but she was n't about to hold them back if she could help it . |