Example sentences of "tried to get [adv prt] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | When she 'd returned to the office I tried to get on with the writing but could n't concentrate . |
| 2 | The jeep was bouncing them about mercilessly as the Brigadier tried to get back to the village in time for the Captain and the Substitute to go back to Florence and eat . |
| 3 | He tried to get back to the drawing room unheard , but she was waiting . |
| 4 | In football , there was an early shock for Liverpool at Anfield as the champions tried to get back to the top of the table with Arsenal playing Leeds United at Highbury tomorrow . |
| 5 | Ever a Walter Mitty character , he tried to get back into the CIA fold , but after the North fiasco they did not want to know him . |
| 6 | I kissed her and held her and tried to get out of the house without saying goodbye to anyone . |
| 7 | Hayes next hit Roger Ford just above the glove as he tried to get out of the way , and was out lbw ; 384 for 9 . |
| 8 | ‘ You tried to get out of the black hole with an ordinary rocket . |
| 9 | At least my father tried to get out of the trap , but I doubt if Jones has ever struggled , even with his conscience . |
| 10 | After driving to Rolls Wood Group [ Repair & Overhauls ] Ltd , they tried to get out of the car . |
| 11 | The pilots were drunk and half-naked ; they got no help from the French girls , who simply screamed and tried to get out of the window . |
| 12 | When she tried to get out of the passenger door , he struck her again and called her more names . ’ |