Example sentences of "was [adv prt] into the " in BNC.

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1 She was off into the scullery to stir the stew ; she was one of those women who will never give anybody the satisfaction of her undivided attention .
2 Behind him a huge , dangerous-looking jogger in bright purple shorts thundered up and then , after a brief , explosive display of sweat and breath , was off into the quaking grass .
3 After that it was back into the ‘ chocolate box ’ scenery of western Norway , the fabulous fiords and magnificent mountains , which are marvellous to look at and to photograph , but which I find a bit aloof and unattainable .
4 Well , he was back into the gear and started dealing , so there was always plenty around and I got back into it as well .
5 After a leisurely meal it was out into the sun-drenched streets again , replete and relaxed , in boisterous good-natured company , for an excellent coffee and a cigar .
6 Through the swing doors , and he had not registered what was happening to him until he was out into the late afternoon cold and the open doorway at the back of the car was yawning for him .
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