Example sentences of "[adv] and [pos pn] [noun] [verb] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | He died from severe injuries when he was knocked backwards and his head struck a wall . |
| 2 | Its back legs were straining furiously and its face wore a fixed and glassy expression . |
| 3 | She turned round slowly and her heart missed a beat . |
| 4 | The orchestral playing is alert and alive throughout and its concentration allows a very spacious , flowing account of the Adagio , probably the finest movement . |
| 5 | He turned round to me abruptly and his face had a new hard look . |
| 6 | It 's position means cases must be carried 400 yards through the pedestrianised area , but the hotel is popular with families and couples alike and its facilities include a bar , pleasant summer verandah , dining room and garden . |
| 7 | He shook his head again and her voice became a whisper . |