Example sentences of "voice [vb past] on the " in BNC.

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1 But her voice quivered on the last word as she remembered the cold , dispassionate violence of the man in the alehouse .
2 Theda was just able to prevent her mouth falling open , but her eyes widened , and her voice trembled on the veriest hint of laughter as she held out her hand .
3 And his voice rose on the last two words .
4 A girl 's voice came on the line , repeated the number in English .
5 He had almost decided to hang up when a man 's voice came on the line , sounding muzzy and oddly worried .
6 A voice came on the radio .
7 Bridget 's voice came on the line and , within minutes , the whole thing was arranged .
8 A male voice came on the line .
9 As he touched his neck his face almost brightened with glee , but his weak , hoarse voice grated on the doctor 's ear .
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