Example sentences of "[verb] out a long " in BNC.

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1 Putting his hand inside his dirty bomber jacket , he drew out a long , thick kitchen knife and put it on the dashboard .
2 He delved into a saddlebag and drew out a long , black chain .
3 The Politis editor , Mr Jean-Paul Besset , said his magazine had carried out a long investigation into dangerous waste dumping , including the discovery in 1983 of barrels of earth impregnated with dioxin from Seveso that were illegally shipped to northern France by an independent contractor .
4 Ellen Harker let out a long breath and relaxed visibly .
5 It let out a long clang .
6 She let out a long whistle , and heard him chuckle .
7 He let out a long , shuddering breath .
8 He let out a long breath and raised his hands to cover both ears .
9 He let out a long breath then turned to look at Hitch .
10 Hans let out a long breath .
11 Evans let out a long whistle .
12 Harry let out a long breath .
13 He let out a long breath .
14 He let out a long , gasping sigh .
15 When it slammed behind him she let out a long , shaky breath and felt blindly for a chair , afraid she 'd collapse without some means of support .
16 Robyn let out a long , quivering breath and felt the treacherous ache in her body .
17 She let out a long , sobbing shriek .
18 She let out a long , appreciative sigh .
19 Cut out a long strip of coloured paper and cut a scalloped edge along one side .
20 ‘ There is enough to do , ’ he said , and let out a long breath .
21 Benstede pursed his lips and let out a long sigh .
22 Lucinda ran her tongue round her suddenly dry lips and let out a long , slow whistle .
23 Then , satisfied that the French would check their advance till they were certain no picquet line waited in ambush , he stared westwards towards the clouds and let out a long heavy breath .
24 The Doctor let out a long slow breath , and considered his options , since even if he succeeded in stopping Mait , there was always the risk of someone else finding this place the next time the stars were in the correct alignment .
25 Folly let out a long breath of relief .
26 She suddenly let out a long sigh and swept her hair from her face .
27 ‘ Just when a player thinks he is past him , Pally will stick out a long leg and nick the ball off him .
28 With the body and neck made of maple , a wide strap is almost essential , as the Artist weighs a ton , and lasting out a long gig without collapsing or gaining some kind of spinal disorder is something of an achievement .
29 Cindy Hill breathed out a long sigh of relief .
30 Oh , my dear — ’ Alison suddenly reached out a long brown arm .
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