Example sentences of "[pers pn] started up the engine " in BNC.

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1 She started up the engine and drove swiftly away .
2 She started up the engine and fumbled with the gears while he moved to the back of the vehicle and hauled out her overnight bag .
3 ‘ Do n't fancy marching in this heat , ’ remarked the driver as he started up the engine and we sped off in the direction of the Orne bridges .
4 He ran to his car , calling back to Aunt Nellie as he started up the engine : ‘ Ring up the A.A. box at Begwith and tell them to try and stop her . ’
5 He smiled reassuringly as he started up the engine , which obliged first time .
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