Example sentences of "hand [v-ing] over the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Before Grant 's shocked eyes , the nightmare figure fell weakly forward against the far end of the big console , its remaining hand groping over the surface towards a red button . |
| 2 | And here it is , its heaviness lying in his palm , his hand closing over the alternating smoothness and lininess of it . |
| 3 | On screen he saw a big hand closing over the struggler 's head . |
| 4 | At the moment , however , as she stood outside the door she had intended trying before , one trembling hand hesitating over the latch , Isabel could only think as far ahead as the next few minutes . |
| 5 | In this instance it is wise to have no more than a 4-inch drop on the indicator and sit with your hand hovering over the rod . |
| 6 | Claire stood up and began walking around the room , idly picking up one of the many calculators lying around , her hand trailing over the volumes of books on the shelves . |
| 7 | ‘ Now is the crucial moment , ’ Ivy said , her hand wavering over the opened box of chocolates . |
| 8 | He rubbed his face , his hand rasping over the heavy beard stubble . |