Example sentences of "his [noun sg] [v-ing] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Despite President Suharto 's discouragement of such speculation [ see p. 36933 ] , the possibility of his retirement and the identity of his successor following the 1993 presidential elections remained a major topic of discussion in the latter part of 1989 and in early 1990 . |
| 2 | John will play his part shouting the lads on from the bench . |
| 3 | It was a passing glimpse , since there was nothing else from the chest down , his pull spinning the lightened torso around , almost weightless in the water . |
| 4 | But promising newcomer Victor Ubogu has taken his shirt leaving the older hand desperate to push his case for the Barbarians against the world champions , Australia . |
| 5 | It was partially borne of English desperation , Will Carling 's pass flying behind his support allowing the Irish to swarm through and complete a memorable chapter in the resurgence of Irish rugby . |
| 6 | A public inquiry lasted 18 days ; the Inspector ( Colin Buchanan ) recommended against and in May 1960 the Minister issued his decision rejecting the application . |
| 7 | " I think , " he said much later in his apartment overlooking the Mediterranean in France , " that this was another of the West 's attempt to undermine the Shah . |
| 8 | ‘ What an idea , ’ said his Mum shutting the cupboard door . |
| 9 | For a moment , the Robemaker did not speak and then he drew nearer , the dark , silken folds of his cloak brushing the floor with a hissing sound . |
| 10 | He leaned against the door-jamb , his hair brushing the lintel . |
| 11 | He shook his head , his hair catching the light so that it gleamed with a blue fire . |
| 12 | Michele 's lips brushed first one cheek then the other , his tongue-tip gathering the twin tears . |
| 13 | He tried to wipe the wetness from his mouth using the back of his hand , only to find his face smeared afresh with a foamy slime . |
| 14 | Leaning forward , he pressed himself against her back , his mouth kissing the nape of her neck , and his hands raising her skirt , creeping fingers against her thighs , touching her in that most private part . |
| 15 | Suddenly , he was bent forward , his hands thrusting apart her blouse , his mouth wetting the dark erect nipples . |
| 16 | Even as she tried to evade him , he was drawing her closer , making the blood sing in her veins as he smiled down at her , the hypnotic blue eyes half shuttered but still as powerful , as he raised a firm hand to the back of her head , guiding her face towards his own , his mouth seeking the trembling softness of hers , hard and demanding as it reached its goal , yet instantly becoming as gentle and manipulative as it had been when he had coaxed the throbbing melody from the borrowed trumpet . |
| 17 | But the attack , when it came , came from an entirely unexpected quarter , leaving her completely without defence , as in one easy move he thrust his long fingers into her mane of hair and pulled her to him , his mouth silencing the startled cry on her lips . |
| 18 | God , he was so gorgeous … her hands were moving on to his strong thoat , thrusting into his black hair , she was losing her head again as the kiss deepened and she heard him give a low growl of harsh excitement , his mouth increasing the pressure until Rachel was obliterated by him , dazed , clutching him with shaking hands , gasping hoarsely against his mouth , feeling his strong hands move swiftly up to her breasts to stroke her nipples and force a long hoarse cry of exquisite desire from her . |
| 19 | His long fingers moved over her body , touching , caressing her hips , his mouth increasing the pressure , and she could n't help herself ; her heart was going faster , faster … |
| 20 | I thought I could feel his disgust penetrating the thin wall . |
| 21 | After his good showing the previous autumn Nathan was coming too . |
| 22 | Since the matter is in the public domain , as a consequence of information from his Department reaching the public which was not intended to reach them , how does he propose to deal with the matter ? |
| 23 | His citation detailed his action rescuing the crew of a UN observer vehicle near Sarajevo . |
| 24 | However , Mr. Thornton made clear that in his submission requesting the receipt was merely an incident in the operation of the shop . |
| 25 | Daniele will be locked in his bedroom watching the latest batch of video nasties . |
| 26 | Suddenly John stood up , kicked me on the shins and walked off to his bedroom bemoaning the fact that he could n't get ‘ peace ’ to watch the television . |
| 27 | His chapter reviewing the thirty years controversy that had followed Murchison 's work demonstrates Horne 's judicial cast of mind , as the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing views are clearly set out . |
| 28 | After days of speculation about his future following the collapse of any central authority in the former Soviet Union and following a decision at the Dec. 21 Alma Ata meeting to abolish the post of President , Mikhail Gorbachev announced his resignation on Dec. 25 in a speech on All-Union Television . |
| 29 | Darkness had fallen long since when , with enormous relief , I saw his car entering the drive . |
| 30 | Carrick 's argument , that of the man who earns his living playing the game , would make sense anywhere but in the Ridings : without the addition of a West Indian fast bowler and the option of adding two more experienced outside players , says Carrick , the chances of his youngish team ever winning trophies and thus making money , are severely limited . |