Example sentences of "paused as " in BNC.
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| 1 | When he came to the Dedication he paused as if searching . |
| 2 | On an afterthought , she said ‘ Thank you very much , children , ’ and then paused as if trying to come to a decision . |
| 3 | He paused as the first hospital direction sign came up on the road . |
| 4 | She paused as if gathering her courage . |
| 5 | She paused as if turning over in her mind her next words before giving them substance . |
| 6 | He paused as the man at the other end said something , then asked , ‘ Any news on Doyle ? |
| 7 | Before the last cottage she paused as a woman appeared in the doorway . |
| 8 | Then get to the Out Patients Laboratory with this — ’ She paused as a police-sergeant appeared behind me . |
| 9 | Millie 's new mistress paused as if uncertain what to do next ; then turning quickly about , she led them from the kitchen into the hall and to the open front door again , and looked to where her children were all standing round the pony and cart . |
| 10 | ‘ But — ’ C'zinsit paused as if he was unsure how to continue . |
| 11 | He paused as if inviting comment but then , when Gina remained silent , her expressive face betraying her thoughts without need of speech , resumed in a softer tone . |
| 12 | About to speak , he paused as a distant squealing came to his ears . |
| 13 | He paused as if to draw breathe , and bawled : " What 's the matter with your eye ? " |
| 14 | He paused as if not sure what to say next . |
| 15 | Leave the parents to me ; I 'll do any necessary explaining , ’ said Jennifer , then paused as a loudspeaker announcement suddenly echoed across the field . |
| 16 | Luce paused as a thought struck her , then triumphantly she exclaimed , ‘ You 're a Gemini , of course ! |