Example sentences of "[coord] [verb] off at a [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | If the spacing between the strands is uneven , or if they curve or go off at an angle , the knotting is irregular , and denotes a poor quality rug . |
2 | after a swift , furtive glance at them , jumped the ditch on the other side of the lane and made off at a run over the fen . |
3 | Then they built a sand-castle with ramparts and a moat and turrets , and stopped off at a café on their way home and treated themselves to a delicious cream tea . |
4 | with unusual curtness and drove off at a speed which suggested that Darren was about to enjoy a gratifyingly exciting ride . |
5 | Jezrael lurched stiffly to her feet and lumbered off at a run . |
6 | The boy dropped the halter he was holding and set off at a run through the gateway and towards the big house . |
7 | Petion nodded and set off at a trot . |
8 | Hrun slung the unconscious dragonlord over his shoulder and set off at a trot back to the arena . |