Example sentences of "she [adv] raised a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With many oy-oys and oy-gevalts ( cries of woe ) she suddenly raised a forefinger , and said : |
| 2 | He saw her shoulders shift , and she unconsciously raised a hand to undo the buttons of the bodice of the dark pelisse she still wore over an equally dark gown , the top of which was now revealed , made high to the throat . |
| 3 | The programme was changed for the final to allow her to make unlimited unforced errors , and after holding points to win the first four games , which she did n't , she hardly raised a challenge . |
| 4 | She ironically raised a glass of whisky and water , her aperitif . |
| 5 | Speaking in fluent English , she even raised a laugh in court , as she was grilled by defence barrister Anthony Arlidge , QC . |