Example sentences of "[vb past] a [noun sg] of paper from " in BNC.
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| 1 | At this point the coroner received a sheet of paper from the table where a host of detectives sat . |
| 2 | He dug a wad of papers from another drawer and passe them across the desk to Cornelius . |
| 3 | Merrill ripped a sheet of paper from her typewriter with an angry , protesting sound , and , gritting her teeth , turned back to her notes . |
| 4 | When complete silence had fallen he then produced a sheet of paper from his pocket , folded it back on itself to remove the crease , smoothed it out a number of times and then read a statement to the effect that inquiries were proceeding , steps being taken , fruitful avenues opening up and concrete results expected within a short space of time . |
| 5 | He pulled a piece of paper from his tunic , and Carrington took it . |
| 6 | He fished a wad of papers from his top pocket as he strolled across to cut through the retaining rope on the tarpaulin . |
| 7 | He fished a bit of paper from his pocket and studied it . |
| 8 | Molland took a sheet of paper from his Docket . |
| 9 | Colonel Windsor took a sheet of paper from his desk and wrote out the day 's Orders : Friday , 12 November 1920 To all section commanders Special General Order Section commanders are warned that the severest disciplinary measures will be taken against any sign of looting or retaliation . |
| 10 | Rain took a sheet of paper from the reception desk and wrote on it her name and phone number in Antibes . |
| 11 | He unfolded a sheet of paper from his pocket . |