Example sentences of "[verb] her [noun sg] on the " in BNC.
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| 31 | The cat spat suddenly , startling her and almost making her lose her footing on the branch , but Virginia kept her head as well as her footing , and , pulling back one of the branches forming the fork , lifted the cat free . |
| 32 | The riverbank rushed towards her with dizzying speed as the stiffness in her legs caused her stumble and lose her balance on the uneven ground . |
| 33 | Hanging her coat on the back of the door in her office , she observed the utilitarian nature of her surroundings with even more dissatisfaction than usual . |
| 34 | Apart from the need to preserve some semblance of pride , she knew such a retreat would cause her to lose her hold on the blankets . |
| 35 | Nao Naomi realizes there 's no point talking about it now , the dye has been cast the decision has been made , the commitment has been entered into , whatever the cost she was going gods way , there was nothing more to be said about it we find that a de a decision made before god and we all make those decisions , means nothing at all unless were determined to carry it through , whatever the cost may be , three women here make their decisions before god , they make their choices , Naomi she chooses to return to Judah once again and enjoy the inheritance god has given her , Auper she chooses to return to her own country and her own god , as far as were concerned that 's the end of the story , but Ruth she chooses , she expresses her faith in the one true god , she turns her back on the old ways and decides to follow gods way , no matter what the cost , she would of said with Joshua , but as for me and my husband were gon na serve god , whatever the cost , I du n no what 'll be and she did n't know what she was letting herself in for , and the , I counted it , although I do n't know what it is , I counted that cost , I 'm willing to pay it and Jesus said that that is the acid test of disciples , said to count the cost and weigh it up and Ruth had done that , then to make their decision and because if we make a decision without counting the cost , without weighing it all up , like Auper you 'll go back , it wo n't last , there is that choice for every one of us day by day , who will we serve , not to be like Joshua , its for us , never for any body else , I will serve the lord because and this is the reason for it , not because you 've done nice things for me , I will be your saviour because he is god , that 's the reason for our serving god , not because he blesses us because he blesses people who do n't serve him , blessing is not exclusive to gods people , blessing , god blesses across the board , god is generous he 's gracious , he causes the rain and the sun to shine on the just and on the unjust , blessing is not the ground for serving god , but because he is god that 's sufficient reason for our committing ourselves to him . |
| 36 | I would n't care if my Mandy was flashing her clout on the Old Kent Road if it meant having her back ! |
| 37 | She was confident that she could make her mark on the Rummidge Department in three years . |
| 38 | Resting her elbow on the table , she let her head fall on to her hand , and again she thought of voices . |
| 39 | She had sat on the seat cover , resting her head on the porcelain of the washbasin , licking dry lips and bringing her breathing down . |
| 40 | She leaned against the window , resting her forehead on the glass , enjoying its cool smoothness . |
| 41 | As Penry 's breathing quickened she pushed herself closer without shame , desperate to keep him with her , fired with triumph at getting her own way rather than with sexual response when he laid her flat on the bed . |
| 42 | She laid her cup on the table , and leaned back in her chair , her statuesque pose accentuated by the classic fawn dress and the dark green scarf around her throat . |
| 43 | As she laid her hand on the little mare 's neck , she quivered violently , but did n't move away . |
| 44 | She has since returned 11 times to continue her research on the long-term environmental effects of the US/Vietnam war , and last year published the book The regreening of Vietnam ( The Women 's Press , £17.95hb ) . |
| 45 | TV presenter Michaela Strachan thought she was an early April Fool victim when she made her debut on The Really Wild Show . |
| 46 | Kate , at 5ft 7in a whole head shorter than some of the top models , made her debut on the Milan catwalks two months ago . |
| 47 | She brushed the white flowers and wiped her hand on the earth . |
| 48 | In the present case there was a glaring absence of any reliable evidence as to exactly what happened on the occasion on which Mrs. Steed had placed her signature on the transfer . |
| 49 | No — each lady had personally placed her cake on the long table — without assistance . |
| 50 | She looked away from Anna 's enquiring face , fastening her gaze on the spread of old bracken through which this year 's green shoots thrust . |
| 51 | ‘ I do n't want to see him , ’ Anna said , remembering her inoculation on the first day back , and how it had hurt . |
| 52 | Charity dropped her tray on the nearest table . |
| 53 | She stated that a wise woman would choose her mate on the basis of his qualities of character . |
| 54 | Even Margaret Thatcher in her prime could not carry her party on the question of Sundays . |
| 55 | Remembering what he had taught her , she commanded her eyes to meet his yet again before replacing her glass on the table . |
| 56 | Helen banged her fist on the table . |
| 57 | When Dong , 24 , leapt from the window to escape , the driver , also a woman , slammed her foot on the accelerator and sent him flying . |
| 58 | Who was the girl who had slept in this bed , written her name on the wall , and then written her diary in the Bible , twenty-five years ago ? |
| 59 | Carol Eastman , meanwhile , had written her screenplay on the inspiration of a Jack London story , which was similar moody vein to Ride the Whirlwind and she called hers The Shooting . |
| 60 | Sometimes , at the intersections , she comes so close that I can feel her breath on the back of my neck . |