Example sentences of "stared [prep] [adj] [noun sg] [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Clutching it protectively in front of her , she stared in dry-mouthed terror at a very tall , dark , athletic-looking man , clad in a lightweight beige suit , with the jacket off and slung carelessly over his shoulder , suspended on one negligent finger . |
| 2 | Ellen caught my eye , and we stared at each other for a sympathetic fraction of a second , then I looked away to see that the sticky liquid had sprayed across the teak planks . |
| 3 | They stared at each other for a moment before Mick added , ‘ You 've never seen Carrie for years , have you ? ’ |
| 4 | They stared at each other for a moment in tense silence ; then gripping the aide of the bedclothes , he swung them upwards and exposed to his amazed gaze her grey outdoor coat . |
| 5 | They stared at each other for a moment , then Ursula added , emphasizing every word : ‘ Please leave my home . |
| 6 | They stared at each other for a moment , then Ward said , ‘ All right . |
| 7 | They stared at each other for a moment , not exactly hostile , more two people measuring each other up . |
| 8 | They stared at each other for a moment . |
| 9 | The sisters stared at each other for a split second and then Jenny flung herself on Sara , crying incoherently . |