Example sentences of "dragged [pron] away from the " in BNC.

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1 Then — I do n't know how long we were there — they came and got me , dragged me away from the rest .
2 With a shout of pain he tore his hand free , the flesh ripping as he dragged himself away from the knife , leaving it embedded in the wood .
3 The barman dragged himself away from the knot of men deep in conversation about the price fetched by a piece of land across the road .
4 Easing the damp khaki cotton of her culotte suit away from her perspiring skin , she drained the glass of juice and dragged herself away from the mesmerising sight of the turquoise water and army of waving coconut palms .
5 As they dragged her away from the flaming Audi , she had turned and seen Adam lying on the road , shielding himself .
6 Seizing Araminta 's arm , Theda dragged her away from the door .
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