Example sentences of "[prep] case i was " in BNC.
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1 | I was a little unsettled by the fury of the blizzard , and hugged the top of the ridge all the way along , but avoided taking in the top due west of Cairn Gorm in case I was blown off my feet . |
2 | I had lunch and then sat on the wheelbarrow swatting flies , neither willing to go further out of my way , nor to return , just in case I was on the right track . |
3 | I was always on my guard , always playing the ‘ macho ’ role but always worried sick in case I was found out . |
4 | I just wanted a reason for having been out , in case I was caught coming back . ’ |
5 | This can be proved by comments from the accused to the effect ‘ I carried it to use in case I was ever attacked ’ . |
6 | When they reached their van they drove off a short distance in case I was observing them . |
7 | I found a road away from the beach , and walked very quietly and carefully along , in case I was attacked . |
8 | So I dressed and waited in my room , in case I was needed . |
9 | Seven o'clock in the morning at seven o'clock till four , I think it was and then er it would be two till ten , you see , but the Stationmaster was always about just in case I was late er you know , not there by seven . |
10 | He said to go shopping the next day in case I was being watched . |
11 | He put a forefinger to his temple to illustrate thinking , just in case I was n't following . |
12 | But you dare n't take the risk of trying it on in case I was calling your bluff and would refuse you . |
13 | today I 'll do my hair tomorrow just in case I was going |