Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] back as " in BNC.
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| 1 | David came back as she was getting out of the bath . |
| 2 | Grainne fell back as the creature lunged , and there was a furious yelp followed by a long-drawn-out howl as the iron chains held and jerked the creature back . |
| 3 | Fran drew back as though he had struck her , her face going pale as she saw the amusement on his face as he continued to study her . |
| 4 | Now Craganour had gone half a length up , but Aboyeur fought back as Piper sought to straighten him by taking his whip in his left hand and applying it liberally . |
| 5 | ‘ I 'll be working like a Trojan for the next twelve weeks , ’ Lisa smiled back as she thanked him for the coffee . |
| 6 | He glowered at his servant but Ranulf grinned back as he swayed slightly on his feet and looked around , admiring the church . |
| 7 | Cranston leaned back as Joscelyn brought across the steaming platters of food . |
| 8 | ‘ Any time , ’ Fritz bellowed back as the Lout drove off , tooting his horn derisively . |