Example sentences of "[noun prp] [verb] on in a [adj] " in BNC.

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1 England defenders Rob Jones and Mark Wright came on in a wholesale reshuffle of resources , but any danger that United would feed off the disruption was dismissed by McManaman 's leggy skills .
2 ‘ I saw Liza Carrow , ’ Eleanor went on in a matter-of-fact way .
3 Oh , I can read the signs as well as anyone , ’ Dora went on in a sudden surge of indignation as Melissa 's eyebrows lifted .
4 Mrs Dass come on in a fluffy magenta dress and awarded the first prize to last year 's carnival queen and the second to Mr Swayles and the third to Mrs Muller .
5 Merrill dreamed on in a beautiful drowning .
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