Example sentences of "[coord] stand [prep] [art] door " in BNC.
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| 1 | I reach the landing and stand outside the door , key poised , listening . |
| 2 | The Easter egg , overcome by heat , too much food , and an excess of wine , had to go and stand outside the door for a little fresh air , but came back full of verve and ready to tackle some of Willi 's bonbons that were scattered about the room in dishes in case anyone felt the need of more to eat . |
| 3 | Maria , who showed her in , was frightened and stood at the door shivering . |
| 4 | Jim came back with some clothes over his arms and stood at the door , while Bella very slowly told Albert to come and be interviewed next week for a job as a public-relations officer in their department store . |
| 5 | Jorge came in then and stood at the door . |
| 6 | I may even have just called for him and stood at the door . |
| 7 | Shelley changed into a fresh dress and stood at the door of the villa . |
| 8 | The Sheikha got up and stood in the door , thanking God and declaring it a fine day . |
| 9 | She poured herself a drink and stood by the door watching the innocent evening settle on the graveyard . |
| 10 | Lorrimer came and stood inside the door , tall , unsmiling in his carefully buttoned white coat , and regarded Middlemass with his dark , wary eyes . |
| 11 | He moved quickly to the lounge , and stood behind the door , listening for the key to go in the latch . |
| 12 | Without conscious volition , she backed into her office and stood behind the door . |
| 13 | He did not go any further into the room but stood in the door keeping a watchful eye on Evans . |
| 14 | I could take no more but stood by the door whilst once more Benjamin peered at the blood-stained clothing . |