Example sentences of "her eyes [conj] try " in BNC.
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| 1 | Laying her head on the pillow she closed her eyes and tried to get back to sleep . |
| 2 | She closed her eyes and tried to pray for Maggie , but did n't know where to start . |
| 3 | The elder of the two policemen smiled at Sarah but she dropped her eyes and tried to busy herself at the sink . |
| 4 | The bedroom felt cold and as Fred sank to the bed with her still in his arms Carrie closed her eyes and tried not to let herself focus on the small round damp patch on the ceiling above the foot of the bed . |
| 5 | She shut her eyes and tried not to think … |
| 6 | She closed her eyes and tried to concentrate . |
| 7 | Confused and troubled , and with her body still gently glowing from the pleasure it had shared with the man lying next to her , Jessamy closed her eyes and tried to shut everything out . |
| 8 | She closed her eyes and tried to picture herself , but three days ago , in her mother 's sitting-room , making up the fire , carrying trays , standing apprehensive in the doorway dreading a fresh outburst against her selfishness in going away . |