Example sentences of "went on [v-ing] at the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For a minute more , the boy went on gazing at the Harewoman . |
| 2 | He went on looking at the floor , thoughtful . |
| 3 | He did n't even ask the next question but went on looking at the Consul General expectantly . |
| 4 | He went on staring at the Hare-woman . |
| 5 | Dyson went on staring at the raindrops , saying nothing . |
| 6 | He went on staring at the television screen , not listening to the next item , but trying to work out the puzzle . |
| 7 | He put one hand out ; she put out hers and gripped his forearm , looked up briefly and made a noise which might have been " thanks " , and went on working at the strap of her shoe . |
| 8 | Betty Allsop , who had overheard the exchange , let out a hoot of laughter , while Maggie went on rubbing at the counter , but Rona 's reply was , ‘ That 'll be the day , even with a fellow like Billings . ’ |