Example sentences of "[vb past] 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 | I took a few paces towards her , filling the air with the sweet music of my song . |
| 5 | The guards behind Rincewind backed away , and their captain took a few paces to the right . |
| 6 | She gave a slight , sad smile , stood up and took a few paces round the bedroom . |
| 7 | She came back slowly , thoughtfully , and stood a few paces in front of him as she lit up . |