Example sentences of "and [verb] [pn reflx] away [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | She did n't know how long it would take for someone with a gun to get into position to fire at her , so she took another deep breath , and threw herself away from the buoy , cutting under the surface as she headed for the opening . |
| 2 | I heard no more of the debate and to the astonishment of my fellow delegates I stormed out of the auditorium and locked myself away in the Ladies to howl out my rage , alone . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | He leant back and pushed himself away from the table , sliding backwards on the castors of his typist-style chair . |
| 5 | She touched the floor , and pushed herself away from the table . |