Example sentences of "[vb past] [pers pn] away from the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Elvis had then travelled forwards in time , locating each potential mother of the Anti-Christ and wooed her away from the Satanic father to be . |
| 2 | A firm hand caught hold of her left arm , drew it away from the female curve of her body . |
| 3 | With her mind muzzy from sleep and cold , instinct alone turned her away from the Welsh Back . |
| 4 | He pulled her away from the driving jet of water . |
| 5 | Stephen manoeuvred them away from the formal office seating around his desk towards some more relaxed sofas and chairs grouped around a low table . |
| 6 | I kept him away from the old man . |
| 7 | His retirement took him away from the intense glare of publicity but he retained the admiration and affection of those who loved football — and those who knew little about the game but recognised a true gentleman and outstanding sportsman . |
| 8 | She stroked its neck , led it away from the interested crowd and over to the grass . |
| 9 | Nina took her hand again , and tugged her away from the open door . |
| 10 | As they dragged her away from the flaming Audi , she had turned and seen Adam lying on the road , shielding himself . |