Example sentences of "that [verb] over his " in BNC.
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| 1 | Turning from the window , she gazed on the face of her husband , a kind face and not unattractive , with its straight features and good skin , and the unruly mop of hair that tumbled over his forehead ; he stirred in her arms , whimpering like a child , and pressing himself against her . |
| 2 | In mid-scream , he was choked into silence by a hand that came over his face , forcing his jaw shut . |
| 3 | Looking in the mirror that was perched precariously on the windowsill , he combed back the hair that hung over his eyes . |
| 4 | There was a wildness about him , too , seen in the thick black hair , just a touch on the long side , that curled over his ears . |
| 5 | Then he slipped into a deep sleep , and all at once the warm feeling of happiness deserted him and his stomach heaved as he recognised the same old nightmare returning : the walk along the jetty , the cruel hands dragging him to the edge , the utter helplessness as they lowered him into the icy water , the wave that broke over his head — and at last , that terrible choking sensation . |
| 6 | When Luke called her heart seemed to expand at the look of admiration that slipped over his face as his gaze took in her simple cream suit in thick , crunchy lace , the severe black camisole she wore beneath it , but he merely murmured , ‘ Punctual as always . |