Example sentences of "[pers pn] give a long " in BNC.
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1 | Her tears were easing and she gave a long gurgling sniff , reaching , it seemed , deep into her empty body . |
2 | The sobs were uncontrollable and she gave a long piteous cry . |
3 | She gave a long heavy sigh . |
4 | She gave a long , painful sigh . |
5 | She gave a long sigh . |
6 | Sara was looking up at him as he said something , then she gave a long , shrill laugh , showing her perfect white teeth . |
7 | They went out quietly and she gave a long sigh of relief . |
8 | He gave a long shuddering sigh and gulped , tears in his eyes . |
9 | He gave a long weary sigh and removed the pince-nez . |
10 | With one hand smoothing her unruly hair , and the other resting on her hip , he gave a long sigh of contentment . |
11 | Sliding her hands round to his flat stomach , she lightly ran her fingers through the hair arrowing down from his navel and he gave a long shudder . |
12 | Folding her against him , he gave a long sigh , then moved her back so that he could look into her face . |
13 | Normally it is of the second magnitude , just about equal to the Pole Star , but every 2½ days it gives a long , slow wink , taking four hours to fade down below the third magnitude and remaining at minimum for a mere 20 minutes before starting to recover — after which nothing more happens for the next 2½ days . |