Example sentences of "[vb infin] away from [pron] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 The pebble beach is dirtier than they realize but when they stand up from it clinging shell-dust and subversive oil-slicks and persistent grime will fall away from their white robes , leaving them untouched , pristine , still-saintly .
2 I could n't keep away from my darling brother 's anniversary party , now , could I ?
3 A package of new loans made public last week reveals that the nation will move away from its traditional hunting ground of French-speaking Africa , where it has always had a science presence , and towards English-speaking and Latin American nations and the Far East .
4 ‘ We wondered if this new service would take away from our standard lipsticks , but actually what it has done is increase overall lipstick sales within the store .
5 You can not get away from its vertical rise .
6 She had always known that she must get away from him some time in order to reach Lori , and there could n't be a better opportunity .
7 ‘ I ca n't get away from it these days , ’ said Amiss cheerfully .
8 Secondly , I 've read complaints about your subjectivity when it comes down to reviewing equipment , but I feel that you ca n't really get away from your own preferences , and why should you ?
9 We know that people do not drift away from their main sources of financial help , social support and continuing treatment , particularly if they have built up a relationship with someone in the service they trust .
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