Example sentences of "[noun] [vb mod] say a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then , before Ronni could say a word , she was heading , laughing , for the door . |
| 2 | ‘ Inherited wealth ! ’ said Ellen when they got home , before Bernard could say a word . |
| 3 | came as in the Christian community would say a wolf in sheep clothing . |
| 4 | There were six steps up to the tiny stage , Gary would be playing the intro , and with each of the steps Madame would say a woman 's name , fingering one of the rings . |
| 5 | Apart from their contribution to cash flow and profits , spares can be useful providers of market intelligence ; a demand for particular items may say a lot about a customer 's problems . |
| 6 | Names can say a lot about your background ; displaying your age , class , roots , religion and , in some cases , revealing your parents ' favourite pop star . |
| 7 | And before Leith could say a word to lessen his agitation , ‘ Heaven alone knows what chance I 've got with Rosemary now , but she 'd finish with me for sure , I know she would , if anyone else knew about us ! ’ |
| 8 | Before Cowley could say a word , he had left the Intensive Care room and was pounding along the corridor to the front exit of the Hospital . |
| 9 | Before Mum or Dad could say a word , Natalie was jumping around the hall , singing , ‘ I 'm a Rainbow , I 'm a Rainbow ! ’ much to the amusement of all my Brownie friends . |
| 10 | So if they run fast enough , they 'll run into its jaws , and Bishop Jon can say a prayer over Cathail . |
| 11 | His younger brother would say a verse and then they 'd put it together . |