Example sentences of "[conj] [conj] she [modal v] [verb] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Margie had not pressed Hugo to talk about Greg Martin though her professional instincts had nagged at her that if she could probe a little into the association it would produce some riveting television . |
| 2 | Fabia got out , then found that before she could say a word , Ven was escorting her inside the hotel and waiting with her while she collected her room key . |
| 3 | After that , she never washed in any water but cold water except when she could borrow a steaming kettle from her aunt in order to wash herself piecemeal in the kitchen or the cramped wash-basin in the bathroom . |
| 4 | A friend wrote requesting to have his salary allotted to the widow " and that she would get a person to do the business " , but Barratt could see no way for the widow to be of service . |
| 5 | She felt his arms snake round her waist and before she could gain a purchase on the yielding upholstery he had pulled her close to his side . |
| 6 | I wondered what she was doing , whether she was the eyeful I 'd been told , and whether she 'd appreciate a neighbourly call at two a.m . |
| 7 | A movement caught her eye as she stepped back out onto the pavement but before she could react a black youth shot past her on rollerskates , snatching the bag out of her hand . |
| 8 | But before she could say a word that 'un came rushin' in . ’ |
| 9 | She had to call on acting powers she 'd never known she possessed to face Marianne calmly , but before she could say a word there was a knock on the door and Josh 's friendly , bearded face appeared . |
| 10 | Sophie gasped with pleasure , but before she could say a word , Helen laughed . |
| 11 | As that she should make a move . |