Example sentences of "she took a deep " in BNC.

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1 She took a deep breath and made herself speak slowly .
2 She took a deep breath .
3 You could help me find out if I 've made a terrible mistake coming here , and if — ’ She took a deep breath .
4 She took a deep and slightly tremulous breath .
5 She took a deep breath .
6 Someone passed her a fresh joint and she took a deep drag , feeling the smoke burn her throat .
7 She took a deep breath to steady herself .
8 She took a deep breath , nerved herself , dived in .
9 She took a deep breath and then spoke , keeping her voice low and steady .
10 She took a deep breath , then slipped her arm through Maggie 's .
11 She took a deep breath , bracing herself to put it into words , risk the ridicule and embarrassment of revealing her growing fears .
12 She took a deep breath , held her head up and walked forward to the end of the table .
13 She took a deep breath to stop the tears and opened her eyes .
14 She took a deep breath .
15 She knew hat she would be flaunted before the whole of Northumberland if her mother had her way , so , although aware that good form dictated that she should dress down in the country , she took a deep breath and faced the fact that , for their first few outings at least , she would have to wear what Nora called her ‘ dressy ’ clothes .
16 She took a deep breath , and a tiny sponge inside her heart — a bioengine — inflated , changing her heart 's signature .
17 Emily was being handed down to stand before the light-filled doorway of the Assembly Rooms and she took a deep breath of anticipation , this was her night , the night she was to be accepted as an adult and she would make the most of it .
18 Outside , she took a deep breath and , after a moment , Will appeared and stood silently at her side .
19 She took a deep breath .
20 She took a deep breath .
21 After a moment , she took a deep breath .
22 She took a deep drag , smiled at him , laid a hand on his arm .
23 She took a deep breath and slipped off her coat .
24 She took a deep breath , was about to go in when she heard her name .
25 She took a deep breath , her mind assailed with doubts .
26 She took a deep breath , and dared herself to blush .
27 She took a deep breath , and crossed her fingers .
28 She took a deep breath .
29 She took a deep breath , gathered herself , the room settled ; Giles was tucking his pile of books under his arm , picking up his briefcase .
30 She took a deep breath .
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