Example sentences of "[vb past] a [adj] voice " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Whheeccchhhh ! ’ shouted a female voice as the band robustly played the Gay Gordons , announced as the last dance . |
| 2 | The discontents and aspirations of each individual woman found an answering voice ; joined together , they became a chorus of inspiration for feminism . |
| 3 | But just as his lips approached an inner voice ordered her to pull back . |
| 4 | ‘ Open up , ’ commanded a gruff voice . |
| 5 | He adopted a stilted voice as though he were giving evidence . |
| 6 | ‘ On the contrary , ’ came a new voice from the doorway , and Mr Aycliffe walked into the room . |
| 7 | ‘ We shall nevah surrendah ! ’ came a Churchillian voice from the lads . |
| 8 | ‘ Sorry , ’ came a small voice from the rear of the pulpit . |
| 9 | From out of the terrible confusion came a different voice , a gentle voice , a voice that understood . |
| 10 | Then , from somewhere beyond the imposing stone wall , came a sweet voice singing a haunting ballad . |
| 11 | Then , from a plastic ‘ wendy-house ’ came a quiet voice , |
| 12 | One day as he was meditating in his cave there came an accusing voice within him which he immediately interpreted as a word from God . |
| 13 | ( ‘ Saved me ? ’ came an ethereal voice . |
| 14 | ‘ This is n't Lightwater Valley , ’ came an aggrieved voice . |
| 15 | ‘ What do you want ? ’ came an irascible voice from inside the cottage in return . |
| 16 | ‘ The number you have dialled no longer exists , ’ intoned a resultant voice at the other end . |
| 17 | ‘ Did you just stand on his face ? ’ piped a nonchalant voice from above . |
| 18 | ‘ Aye , ’ replied a wee voice below , recognising the threat . |
| 19 | It 's me ! ’ shrieked a familiar voice from above . |
| 20 | ‘ If that 's you , Fred , you can — off ! ’ shrieked a coarse voice from the bedroom . |
| 21 | ‘ OK thanks , Younis , ’ replied an American voice . |
| 22 | ‘ Problems ? ’ asked a deep voice from by the window . |
| 23 | ‘ Hello dear , how was your day ? ’ asked a distant voice . |
| 24 | ‘ Forgotten something ? ’ asked a male voice behind her . |
| 25 | ‘ Did you enjoy your day ? ’ asked a familiar voice . |
| 26 | ‘ Who is your friend ? ’ asked a hoarse voice from the shadows . |
| 27 | ‘ Something the matter ? ’ asked a sleepy voice . |
| 28 | ‘ String 'em up , ’ drawled a Western voice . |
| 29 | Many early r'n'r bass players continued to use the upright bass , which lent a distinct voice to the records of the time . |
| 30 | ‘ This , ’ croaked a refined voice from behind , ‘ and warm salt water . ’ |