Example sentences of "[conj] [v-ing] her [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | by dismissing her or subjecting her to any detriment which results in her dismissal or consists in or involves her demotion . |
| 2 | It is , however , the case that the man who approaches the whore as a client , on her terms that is , is usually mocked in the fabliau : see , for example , Le Prestre et Alison , described in Chapter 1 , or La vieille Truande , " The old beggarwoman " , in which an old woman manipulates an attractive young squire into either " embracing " her or carrying her across a river — an act which in fact becomes a physical embrace — to " " la grans risee " " , " the great laughter " , of the witnesses . |
| 3 | For a time DeVore simply watched her , following her every movement with the hidden cameras , switching from screen to screen , zooming in to focus on her face or watching her from the far side of the room . |
| 4 | Thorpe J. was faced with having to choose between accepting one or other of two courses of action — leaving W. where she was or transferring her to London — each of which was supported by responsible medical opinion . |
| 5 | It presented a far better opportunity for an unsolved murder than killing her on his own premises . |
| 6 | It seemed easier than confronting her in their bedroom . |
| 7 | He took her chin between finger and thumb , turning her face and drowning her in the warm amber light of his eyes . |
| 8 | It was Louise who usually attended to Miriam , bringing her a ration of water and helping her nearer the fire at night . |
| 9 | He came to her , taking her hands and drawing her to her feet , just standing there looking down at her as she found herself quite incapable of resisting . |
| 10 | I not only require total dependence , sabiha tieghi , ’ he teased , steering her back to the shadowy bed , and drawing her into his arms against the rumpled linen sheets . |
| 11 | He 'd obviously put his own glass down , because he halted her by grabbing her shoulders and bringing her to a halt . |
| 12 | While Jacob was still shaking his head , Nahum said , ‘ I believe I owe you and your gang a debt of thanks for finding Anna and bringing her to safety . |
| 13 | The cry acted like cold water , flung in her face and bringing her to her senses . |
| 14 | Nurse Bodkin bustled over to her and put her arm around her shoulder , making soothing noises and easing her into a sitting position on the bed . |
| 15 | He looked at her for a moment as if seeing her for the first time then paused , giving the question serious thought . |
| 16 | He was straightening slightly , slipping his free hand round her waist and gathering her against him . |
| 17 | ‘ I can easily go back to normal , ’ Maggie got out quickly but he reached out and captured her hand , spinning her towards him and catching her in his arms . |
| 18 | She cried out and , seeing how white she was , he pushed her on to the settee , following her down and crowding her against the arm . |
| 19 | Style director Hamish Bowles , a lifelong fan , visited her at her magnificent home , Templeton , on Long Island and spent a day talking to and photographing her in some her favourite clothes ( see page 220 ) : ‘ It 's a ravishing and evocative home , C.Z. is a scintillating hostess and brings a contemporary touch to a house that is almost Edwardian in its management and battalions of staff . ’ |
| 20 | She shuddered , half laughing , the joy reaching her heart and enveloping her in such a wave of pleasure that she felt weak-kneed . |
| 21 | She waited for morning , the words playing through her mind and keeping her from sleep . |
| 22 | Nottingham Crown Court 's been told that a taxi driver sexually assaulted a woman passenger after ignoring her instructions and driving her to a secluded area in Clumber Park . |
| 23 | When the fish are placed in the breeding tank courtship will normally start within minutes , the male displaying to the female and driving her into the floating mops . |
| 24 | ‘ I 'll see you on Saturday , same time , same place , ’ Edward said giving her a quick peck and pushing her up the steps of the bus . |
| 25 | ‘ It 's no good ‘ effing and blinding ’ , ’ he remonstrated mildly , holding her firmly by the shoulders and inspecting her with a brilliantly dispassionate gaze . |
| 26 | Now , as she prepared to close the window , the robin returned , standing only inches from her hand and eyeing her with great deliberation , his tiny head cocked to one side and his bright eyes glinting in the sunshine . |
| 27 | My father has been buying Margaret a designer wardrobe and escorting her to all the best restaurants and clubs and Suzie has taken up surf-boarding . |
| 28 | Ross had taken her home , gently helping her out of the taxi and escorting her to the front door . |
| 29 | ‘ We will eat first , ’ Lubor smiled , parking his car and escorting her into a smart hotel . |
| 30 | His head went back and he laughed at her mutinous expression , the glint in his eyes deepening , before leaning forward again and addressing her with quiet insistence . |