Example sentences of "asked [prep] a [adj] smile " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Did you ever interview the American President ? ’ she asked with a slight smile . |
| 2 | ‘ It sounds lovely , ’ she said warmly , and then , her curiosity getting the better of her , she asked with a teasing smile , ‘ Why was Sylvia truly blessed ? ’ |
| 3 | Moire Rooney asked with a gentle smile , and Patrick immediately knew that she had been deliberately keeping Jane in the kitchen while Tom spoke his piece . |
| 4 | ‘ All ready ? ’ he asked with a faint smile . |
| 5 | ‘ You mean I could say anything at all ? ’ she asked with a mischievous smile . |
| 6 | ‘ Do you two have some news for me ? ’ she asked with a mischievous smile . |
| 7 | " But your friend Hyde is ; you do know his preference is for young men ? " she asked with a sly smile . |
| 8 | ‘ And is n't that just the worst of all ? ’ he asked with a bitter smile . |
| 9 | ‘ Oh , you want me to leave , do you ? ’ he asked with a devious smile , at the same time drawing a large scroll from inside his waistcoat . |
| 10 | Joan asked with a winsome smile . |
| 11 | ‘ Because I 'm a masochist ? ’ he asked with a humorous smile . |
| 12 | ‘ I hope … you do n't mind a man … leaning on you , ’ he asked with an innocent smile . |