Example sentences of "[vb past] [coord] take [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 So — ’ He stopped and took a deep breath .
2 Luce surfaced and took a deep breath .
3 A few days later , Grace McNeil , who had just lost a much-loved Rough Collie and had been sent to us by her vet , came and took the young male , Robbie .
4 She gulped and took a deep breath before falling against Nathan 's chest .
5 He stirred and took a deep breath in his sleep .
6 Jill grinned and took a deep breath .
7 Robyn swallowed and took a hasty pace backwards , struggling desperately against the compelling strength of his gaze , the overwhelming male sexuality that exuded from him .
8 ‘ The name he used — ’ she swallowed and took a hasty breath , aware of his taut features , the sudden stillness of his body ‘ — Because I believe there already was another actor somewhere on the Equity list with the surname Drew . ’
9 Robyn swallowed and took a deep breath , trying to compose herself so that when he returned she could say that it was all right , she felt fine now .
10 Then she went and took a quick shower .
11 Mandy hesitated and took a deep breath .
12 Maidstone paused and took a deep breath .
13 At the door he paused and took a small lamp from his pocket , then examined both the locks .
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