Example sentences of "and [adv] [vb pp] off [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | He then slowly pulled out some bank notes and furtively handed them over to the large man , who patted him on the back and quickly got off at the next station . |
| 2 | Did she then grow impatient , and concerned at the pasty cooling in the wickerwork basket , lighted a candle and bravely set off up the tunnel determined that her daddy would have a hot meal ? |
| 3 | Brought them down here and then gone off along the cliff path with them . |
| 4 | He suddenly dropped a quick kiss on her startled lips and then bounded off up the stairs , and Jenna was left with his briefcase in her hand , her expression stunned . |
| 5 | Before departing , we ate and then headed off to the Crucible Theatre for the evening . |
| 6 | The Fellow , a comfortable winner from Docklands Express in last year 's King George and twice touched off in the Gold Cup , has apparently thrived since finishing third in last month 's Hennessy . |
| 7 | Beaten 16 times in the last 17 years over the 4 mile Putney to Mortlake course and virtually written off by the bookies , the Light Blues insist they can turn the tide . |