Example sentences of "[noun pl] [coord] [verb] back against the " in BNC.

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1 Yanto took a long swig of cider , then closed his eyes and leaned back against the tree trunk with a sign of contentment .
2 He removed his arm from her shoulders and leaned back against the wall , his gaze still on the fair-haired young girl who sat on the bicycle , ready to move off , the wind blowing her skirt and hair .
3 I put my hands in my pockets and leant back against the wall .
4 Sighing , she ignored pride 's dictates and sank back against the pillows .
5 She folded her arms and leant back against the rail , watching while he tipped out and examined the contents of her sponge bag , and spread her socks , knickers , T-shirts and jeans across the counter .
6 Sadie Sullivan folded her arms and leaned back against the doorjamb .
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