Example sentences of "breath and [vb past] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | I took deep breaths and felt for my moneybelt and the stiffness of traveller 's cheques secreted about me . |
| 2 | She drew deep breaths and fought for control over her trembling limbs . |
| 3 | I held my breath and waited for that savage tug ; and waited , and waited , and waited . |
| 4 | She took a shaky breath and reached for the coffee-pot , an invisible shell of protective self-defence closing around her just in time . |
| 5 | She took another steadying breath and reached for the report book . |
| 6 | He drew a deep breath and reached for the tumbler of Scotch beside him . |
| 7 | I dared not turn round now to look for a vehicle , but I held my breath and listened for one — there was only the sound of my rubber soles on the macadam and the noise of wind . |
| 8 | She did n't want to hear , but she held her breath and listened for any sound . |
| 9 | Donna sucked in a deep breath and headed for the stairs , intent on getting a clearer look at what was going on outside . |
| 10 | He drew a deep breath and headed for the nearest parked car . |