Example sentences of "[pers pn] pulled at the " in BNC.

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1 But she pulled at the pink blanket and did n't say anything .
2 She pulled at the wrapping , then smiled as she saw the heavy book within .
3 She pulled at the stalks to help George , twisting the canes to free them .
4 With his free hand he pulled at the cheap cloth of her blouse until it slipped from her shoulders and bared her breasts .
5 He pulled at the starting device , a coil of plastic-covered wire that snapped obediently back into position after each attempt to engage the engine .
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