Example sentences of "then let [pron] [adv prt] " in BNC.

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1 He went to close the windows and stepped inside the room , planning to lock them and then let himself out by Sara 's front door .
2 The dwarf used to catch some in his hands , and then let them out suddenly under my nose .
3 He took big lungfuls of air and then let them out in great racking sobs that shook his whole body .
4 Make sure he washes his face and hands , then let him in , masked and gowned , of course .
5 Now Ebenezer Judge understood what he must have felt , as a dozen willing hands hoisted him on high , held him for an instant in mid-air , then let him down , inch by inch , until the back of his head knocked against the stone wall and the freezing water lapped over his boots .
6 She bent quickly to kiss her father , then let herself out into the shadowy hall , and made for the wide , oak-panelled stairs .
7 I have to say first though , that this august body then let itself down with a bang before a ball had been bowled .
8 Jinny hunted for what she wanted to say and then let it out in a rush .
9 Morris inhaled smoke , held it for some minutes , and then let it out down his nose .
10 He drew the string halfway back , then let it out again .
11 Finlayson held his breath , and then let it out in a rush .
12 She drew in a quick breath , then let it out again in a rush .
13 She sucked in a huge breath , then let it out slowly again .
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