Example sentences of "say [prep] mock [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He put out his hand to her shoulder , warm under the gritty film of sand and said with mock pomposity . |
| 2 | ‘ Well , I ca n't think why we should be praying for them , ’ Benny said with mock indignation . |
| 3 | ‘ I hope we do not interrupt you ? ’ he said with mock formality . |
| 4 | ‘ English girls always drink too much wine , ’ he said with mock severity . |
| 5 | ‘ Sir ! ’ he said with mock reproach . |
| 6 | ‘ I suppose that means more wenching and drinking does it ? ’ she said with mock sterness reg=sternness . |
| 7 | Gregson said with mock respect . |
| 8 | ‘ Ah yes , when it comes to that , Violette and I are two of a kind , ’ he said with mock mournfulness . |
| 9 | ‘ I 'm afraid it 's true , Brett ’ Springfield said in mock sympathy . |
| 10 | Sheila looked up at Yanto , ‘ Your word is my command , o master , ’ she said in mock seriousness , then giggled and downed the remains of her drink in one go . |