Example sentences of "of [noun prp] [verb] down [prep] the " in BNC.

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1 The vineyards of Bergères-les-Vertus are largely an extension of the lower slopes of Vertus reaching down to the southern tip of the Côte des Blancs .
2 The Sphinx of Giza gazed down at the red velvet couch .
3 Those who have worked with him during the time that he has been in his present post have come to admire the hard work , courage and assiduity with which he has pursued the object of bringing the parties within the island of Ireland to sit down with the British Government and resolve their differences .
4 A large photograph of Helen looked down on the mourners .
5 He did n't smile as the Shermans approached but waited with his left hand resting on the hilt of his ceremonial sword , his aloof expression suggesting that he estimated the dignity of his person to be at least equal to that of the fabled hero of France looking down from the wall behind him .
6 Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea ’ .
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