Example sentences of "[verb] my [noun sg] at the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I plucked one of the torches from the wall and crouched down , wrinkling my nose at the mild sour odour . |
| 2 | It is because of that commitment and my understanding of the values and decent opinions of the Province that I have placed my resignation at the Prime Minister 's disposal . |
| 3 | It 's time to try my hand at the settled life . |
| 4 | ‘ I changed my mind at the last minute . ’ |
| 5 | He sat next to me and I wrinkled my nose at the sweaty odour emanating from the long , black , food-stained gown he wore . |
| 6 | On the contrary she roused my indignation at the two conspicuously Christian aunts who had made her childhood in that dark house at Newport miserable . |
| 7 | 1869 ] and finish my doctorate at the same time . " |
| 8 | In a letter to staff he said : ‘ I have to express my disappointment at the proposed changes . |
| 9 | Disillusion me and get my sympathy at the same time . |
| 10 | Sadie Stewart from Duncairn Gardens in the west of the city said : ‘ I get my pension at the local post office . |
| 11 | I still remember my surprise at the changed attitudes I noticed in other people when I first put on a white coat . |
| 12 | I certainly enjoyed my attendance at the National Farmers Union meeting this morning . |
| 13 | I could have vomited with fear and had difficulty controlling my breathing at the silent horrors my master described . |
| 14 | Today I made a break with habit and tradition , and took my lunch at the New Born Restaurant . |
| 15 | After lunch I recrossed the road to the newsagents , and took my place at the wailing wall of the pornography section . |
| 16 | Full of beans , I took my seat at the stalled dinner . |
| 17 | I can change my mind at the last minute if I think the thing is n't watertight . ’ |
| 18 | ‘ Do you know that he also saved my life at the very time we met ? ’ |