Example sentences of "he ask [prep] [art] [adj] tone " in BNC.
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| 1 | May I speak to you for a moment ? ’ he asked in a lower tone . |
| 2 | ‘ What price the American contribution toward that objective ? ’ he asked in a hushed tone . |
| 3 | ‘ Belinda , if I kiss you , will it spoil things between us ? ’ he asked in a low tone . |
| 4 | " What was that shot ? " he asked in a sharp tone of reproof . |
| 5 | ‘ What has he got that I could n't give you ? ’ he asked in a dull tone that chilled Ruth more than if he had bawled at her . |
| 6 | What 's the matter ? ’ he asked in a different tone . |
| 7 | ‘ There 's nothing wrong is there , darling ? ’ he asked in a worried tone . |