Example sentences of "[vb pp] at [being] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She was a tall , awkward-looking girl overwhelmed at being close to someone who had long been her idol . |
| 2 | She laughed , partly amused at his fascination with the woman and partly relieved at being able to delay her decision . |
| 3 | She jumped up in a panic , terrified at being late home . |
| 4 | ‘ N-no — of course not , ’ she lied , irritated at being unable to keep the tremor from her voice . |
| 5 | And it would have to be if those societies seriously aimed at being democratic . |