Example sentences of "[verb] [adv prt] at a [noun] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | with unusual curtness and drove off at a speed which suggested that Darren was about to enjoy a gratifyingly exciting ride . |
| 2 | The sole observation is indirect ; the orbital period of the binary pulsar 1913 + 16 is measured to be slowing down at a rate which agrees well with that expected if the system is emitting gravitational radiation . |
| 3 | On the fourth evening of their waterborne journey they tied up at a place which had thickets of hazel and birch growing near the water . |
| 4 | In order to help people like Jeff Lockyer , the Oxfordshire money advice project has set up a Debtline which offers people advice on how to control their debts and pay back at a pace they can afford . |
| 5 | ‘ There is no doubt about the quality of the coal , but two questions need to be answered — can it be brought out at a price which allows a profit and can the consortium attract the investment required to run the place ? ’ |
| 6 | Dame Barbara , 91 , hit out at a survey which labelled her Britain 's 34th richest woman . |
| 7 | I walked up to the little animal but he took off at a speed which made light of his infirmity . |
| 8 | I well remember a young man who aroused special interest one weekend because he had been taken on at a place which had a certain reputation . |
| 9 | The Fire was started to get back at a prisoner who had refused to take part in a food boycott . |