Example sentences of "['s] [noun sg] and [adv] a [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 The team uncovered a diary belonging to Hitler 's valet and later a will which was authenticated as signed by Hitler .
2 Gilbert tried to scream , but his mouth was clamped shut by Rohmer 's grip and only a ululating , muffled howl vibrated from his throat .
3 He studied her a moment , remembering what her cousin , Yin Wu Tsai had said : that she had been born with a woman 's body and yet a man 's soul .
4 In spite of it being claimed that Sunday was the Lord 's day and therefore a day of rest , all in all it was one of the most tiring days of the week .
5 In Manchester , there was open speculation that Bobby Charlton , probably the most famous player in United 's history and also a director , was being lined up to take over the chairmanship after a Midani bid .
6 In 1969 , nearly one third of Spain 's freight and almost a quarter of Britain 's still went by rail .
7 There was cheese , pickled onions , corned beef , cottage loaves , pig 's pudding and even a gallon jug of ale .
8 Sebastian de Ferranti , Basil 's brother and now a director of Ferranti 's competitor GEC , is a trustee of the interests but it is not clear whether he shares these views .
9 Rufus had an out-patients ' clinic and then a ward round , in the afternoon a very frightened woman to see in Wimpole Street , a woman who needed his kind reassurance , his urbane ways , the proffered cigarette , the support .
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