Example sentences of "[verb] a few paces [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | Two howitzer shells exploded a few paces from his horse , both blasts beginning small fires among the rye . |
2 | Lucille , her face paled by fear , held d'Alembord 's arm as he walked a few paces into the room and bowed primly to Christopher Manvell . |
3 | Crowninshield walked a few paces in silence until he was standing under the palms which edged the lagoon . |
4 | For a fraction the ball wavered in flight , Davies running a few paces as if in pursuit to help the ball on its way . |
5 | I took a few paces towards her , filling the air with the sweet music of my song . |
6 | The guards behind Rincewind backed away , and their captain took a few paces to the right . |
7 | She gave a slight , sad smile , stood up and took a few paces round the bedroom . |
8 | ROS : ( Worriedly — he walks a few paces towards HAMLET 's exit . ) |
9 | She came back slowly , thoughtfully , and stood a few paces in front of him as she lit up . |
10 | From the road we could see them walking , small dark figures in the white desert , the young bride trailing a few paces behind her husband , with the wind beating her dress . |