Example sentences of "two [Wh adv] [pron] [vb past] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Frequently , when Eddie Stratton had flown in the past , his heart had missed a beat or two whenever he heard the ‘ ding-dong ’ tones on the aircraft intercom . |
| 2 | He had taken a pace or two when something tugged at the shoulder of his coat . |
| 3 | ‘ Look what happened to those two when they came over here ! ’ |
| 4 | They had only taken a step or two when they heard a rustle in the leaves , and a sound like someone huffing under a heavy load . |
| 5 | Witley remained the only undefeated team in ladies ' division two when they extended their run at the expense of Grange ‘ B ’ . |
| 6 | Both Old maintained their places in North East Two when they played out a 9–9 draw thanks , as far as Ripon were concerned , to an injury time penalty by Roger Dawson , who completed his hat-trick . |
| 7 | In October 1937 Londons replaced the Supermarine Scapas of 202 Squadron at Malta , where they remained until the outbreak of World War Two when they moved to Gibraltar . |
| 8 | He said that he got back by one , but the old baker claims that it was after two when he saw the van in Prospect Terrace . |
| 9 | ‘ She was two when he married my mother . ’ |
| 10 | After a moment or two when he had swallowed his steak and could speak safely , he went on , ‘ Modern theology does n't help , I dare say . |
| 11 | Six foot two when he stood up , he dominated any room and any stage ; the latter was not surprising , for his forebears had been actors since the days of the early Georges . |
| 12 | Oh , she had n't missed Naylor 's eyes on her a time or two when she exchanged some comment with Travis — but surely he did n't expect her to ignore him ! |
| 13 | I remember the disgraceful way she allowed you to be neglected when you had flu , only bringing up a water biscuit or two when she deigned to climb the stairs ! |
| 14 | Robocop Two where they chopped Simon 's legs off ? |