Example sentences of "was just [v-ing] [prep] [pos pn] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The tip of the envelope was just protruding from her bag . |
| 2 | I was just thinking on my way into work ‘ who 'll get the England job now the Turnip has got ta go ( the onlt +ve point to last night ) ? ’ |
| 3 | The was just whispering in my ear would it be a good idea for the dep to have er er a community affairs meeting |
| 4 | ‘ No , I … was just going to my room . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ I was just talking to my bookie , ’ he said crisply , which was the way he treated money troubles . |
| 6 | Reveals Jon : ‘ I was just paying for my shopping when the gun battle started . |
| 7 | Her eyes went straight to the wicker chair by the window where a baby was just waking from its morning sleep . |
| 8 | ‘ I was just saying to my friend , there she is scribbling again . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ I was just saying to my friend Chatterton that it 's really very dangerous to travel on tubes these days . |
| 10 | He was just warming to his task when Reed sold him out . |
| 11 | Horrified householder Jack Allen , 66 , said : ‘ This young chap was just staring at his car with glazed eyes . |