Example sentences of "['s] [noun pl] [v-ing] [prep] their " in BNC.
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| 1 | How beautifully the expert couple danced , their spines no doubt complaining with age , the woman 's feet grumbling for their slippers . |
| 2 | It was n't adultery , he Did The Right Thing by a girl who had only months to live , Hitler 's hounds baying at their heels … |
| 3 | They realize that in every case he has answered people 's questions according to their particular logic . |
| 4 | From the office window the Editorial day is frequently broken by the sight of Wittering 's Harriers going about their exercises , the gorgeous Vulcan comes over and invariably waggles its wings … |
| 5 | Just before six o'clock they finally left for the West with Rose 's ma 's warnings ringing in their ears . |
| 6 | If you feel , having read this , that you could handle the demands of a job that entails sinking your toes into plus , deep-pile carpet , lounging back in a comfy armchair sipping coffee whilst viewing Edinburgh 's citizens going about their lawful occasions and being paid for the privilege , forget it — we got here first . |
| 7 | Depending on the likely cost of redundancies and the scale or likelihood of claims by the vendor 's employees relating to their past relations with the vendor , the purchaser may wish to negotiate a contribution from the vendor or a reduction in the price . |