Example sentences of "[vb past] [prep] [pers pn] [adj] [prep] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 As a consequence , the very idea of politics became degraded and execrated in the minds of the citizens , as it seemed to them synonymous with lawlessness , mendacity and opportunism . ’
2 Randolph grinned at them all with delight .
3 He took his stand sturdily , folded his hands , and looked round them all in turn , as at a panel of his judges .
4 Grainne looked at them all with love and delight , and with an immense tenderness , and said , ‘ Are you so sure ? ’
5 She looked at them both without embarrassment and said easily :
6 The young man looked at them both in surprise .
7 He looked at them both in turn .
8 She had stood outside the huge pillars of University College , Dublin , and looked at it all with satisfaction .
9 The lobster salads were temptingly ready save for the cucumber garnish ; kidneys and sauce awaited his last minute cooking ; the quails and cutlets awaited their ovens , the geese were browning nicely , the entremets , the dessert , cheeses , the prepared savouries — Auguste 's practised eye ran over them all in expert fashion .
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