Example sentences of "[pron] away from the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Linnets are desperate for a win which would drag them away from the lower reaches of the table , and Kettering 's record of only two points from their opening eight away games suggests a home win . |
| 2 | Stephen manoeuvred them away from the formal office seating around his desk towards some more relaxed sofas and chairs grouped around a low table . |
| 3 | Staff members tried to keep them away from the soft-hearted President , consigning them to the Vice-president not because Bush was more callous , North explained , but because it was Reagan who had to make the policy decisions . |
| 4 | The hatchback also keeps them away from the big Volvos . |
| 5 | As Henry removed his coat and set his briefcase down , Maisie 's fingers , like demented spiders in a bath , ran this way and that , in any direction , it seemed , that might lead them away from the wistful logic of the melody . |
| 6 | I find it very depressing because it takes me away from the constructive side of the business and into being a sort of financial PR and being defensive . |
| 7 | God was there and there seemed no need to pray or sing hymns either to transport me away from the present reality or to ward off danger by attracting God 's attention . |
| 8 | How wrong of you to bring me away from the main road ! |
| 9 | Pulling himself away from the older man , he ran after Maisie , who was now somewhere out in the road . |
| 10 | Although they are important , you should not let technicalities in presenting references divert you away from the crucial tasks of organising and writing your essay . |
| 11 | Eyuphuro , from the Macua word meaning whirlwind , is an apt name for a band which whirls you away from the all-too-prevalent perception of Mozambique as a place of war , famine and refugees , to the image of a young and dynamic society . |
| 12 | Eyuphuro , from the Macua word meaning whirlwind , is an apt name for a band which whirls you away from the all-too-prevalent perception of Mozambique as a place of war , famine and refugees , to the image of a young and dynamic society . |
| 13 | it means that they 're there and that if you take something away from the wealthy peasants and equalize |
| 14 | Easing the damp khaki cotton of her culotte suit away from her perspiring skin , she drained the glass of juice and dragged herself away from the mesmerising sight of the turquoise water and army of waving coconut palms . |
| 15 | Drag him away from the actual |
| 16 | I kept him away from the old man . |
| 17 | She had not killed him , she was leading him away from the open mouth of the cave and towards the distant city . |
| 18 | He grappled with Slatter , tearing him away from the motionless body . |
| 19 | His retirement took him away from the intense glare of publicity but he retained the admiration and affection of those who loved football — and those who knew little about the game but recognised a true gentleman and outstanding sportsman . |
| 20 | He hoped the Frenchmen would be content to drive him away from the high road rather than pursue and capture him , but as he quickened the mare 's pace , so the Frenchman spurred their own horses . |
| 21 | As they dragged her away from the flaming Audi , she had turned and seen Adam lying on the road , shielding himself . |
| 22 | The advocate-depute , Paul Cullen , told the High Court in Edinburgh that McKie had asked the girl to go outside , saying he wanted to talk to her away from the loud music . |
| 23 | So far I 've kept her away from the secret files . |
| 24 | Nina took her hand again , and tugged her away from the open door . |
| 25 | ( If she has suffered an electric shock , push her away from the electric equipment with a broom handle before touching her , or by turning off the electricity mains . ) |
| 26 | With her mind muzzy from sleep and cold , instinct alone turned her away from the Welsh Back . |
| 27 | He pulled her away from the driving jet of water . |
| 28 | Elvis had then travelled forwards in time , locating each potential mother of the Anti-Christ and wooed her away from the Satanic father to be . |
| 29 | Maurin interjected that he had done it for the best , that he suspected she would spread silly gossip and it was sensible to keep her away from the English journalist . |
| 30 | A firm hand caught hold of her left arm , drew it away from the female curve of her body . |