Example sentences of "[art] last few words " in BNC.

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1 We both started to laugh as I had the last few words on the subject .
2 It was the last few words which tipped the balance .
3 His voice had changed during the last few words and she pushed him hard against the end of the settle as she said , ‘ No , they wo n't come running , but have you ever thought of you doin' the askin' ?
4 He looked briefly at his son as he said the last few words , conscious that the boy was watching everything .
5 Hurriedly , she jotted down the last few words , and started back out , but it was too late .
6 The emphasis on the last few words gave his game away .
7 A gush of tears took her by surprise , swamping the last few words .
8 She caught only the last few words : ‘ the sooner this dangerous person is apprehended the better ’ , and switched off in frustration .
9 Suddenly , within the last few words , Downes had lost whatever composure he had hitherto sought to sustain .
10 The innuendo in this remark proved too much for the petite figure in the front row , who during the last few words was showing signs of unmistakable distress .
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