Example sentences of "voice [vb past] on a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The older man paused and his voice took on a faint note of censure . |
2 | These , er , workers ’ — his voice took on a faint sneer as he said the word — ‘ these workers suggest that most human behavior is learned , that we are controlled in our actions not by our inheritance but by what happens to us after birth . |
3 | Mortimer 's voice took on a purring note . |
4 | She bustled to the door and her voice took on a repressive note . |
5 | His voice took on a thoughtful note . |
6 | Dermot 's voice took on a new urgency . |
7 | His voice took on a well-rehearsed tone . |
8 | And her voice took on a keener edge . |
9 | Jean-Paul 's voice took on a belligerent note . |
10 | Leo 's voice took on a lecturing note . |
11 | Here his voice took on a devious note and his eyes slanted so that all light and expression were shut out . |
12 | Madeleine 's voice took on an accusing note . |