Example sentences of "[pron] continued [to-vb] at the " in BNC.

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1 Staffing ratios were generally better in grammar schools than elsewhere , and even the Burnham system favoured ( as it was meant to do ) schools with a larger proportion of older pupils , especially if they were in those sixth forms which continued to stand at the peak of a meritocratic secondary system .
2 She continued to exhibit at the New English Art Club ( 1908–11 ) .
3 Shrugging regretfully , she continued to gaze at the various treasures displayed .
4 She continued to stand at the edge of the plateau .
5 In fact , everybody seemed to be busy finding some job to help with the war effort , except Mum who continued to clean at the Gingold 's chip shop .
6 We continued to stare at the corner of the field for some time , expecting to see some movement .
7 As we continued to stare at the sea , racking our brains about how to go for a swim without a costume , our thoughts were answered by a voice from just behind us .
8 Thumping the paper with his other hand he continued to yell at the chanting mob , but could n't be heard above the din .
9 As the teacher put the collar on Sherman he continued to point at the picture and bark very loudly .
10 He continued to stare at the ground as she added , ‘ I 'm just wondering who might have had a motive for killing him . ’
11 ‘ Yep , but she 's your girl , ’ said Charlie as he continued to stare at the long-haired blonde who pretended to ignore their attentions .
12 Of particular interest here is the fact that though the play itself died out , the characters from it continued to appear at the annual feast .
13 The two of them continued to stare at the group .
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