Example sentences of "[verb] and took a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She let the dress fall and took a shy step towards him . |
| 2 | So — ’ He stopped and took a deep breath . |
| 3 | Luce surfaced and took a deep breath . |
| 4 | My horse Paddy obviously did n't share my enthusiasm to explore and took a considerable amount of cajoling , digging , tapping and firm slapping before he would lift one hoof from the ground and get going . |
| 5 | She gulped and took a deep breath before falling against Nathan 's chest . |
| 6 | He stirred and took a deep breath in his sleep . |
| 7 | Cornelius turned and took a good long look . |
| 8 | Jill grinned and took a deep breath . |
| 9 | Robyn swallowed and took a hasty pace backwards , struggling desperately against the compelling strength of his gaze , the overwhelming male sexuality that exuded from him . |
| 10 | ‘ The name he used — ’ she swallowed and took a hasty breath , aware of his taut features , the sudden stillness of his body ‘ — Because I believe there already was another actor somewhere on the Equity list with the surname Drew . ’ |
| 11 | Robyn swallowed and took a deep breath , trying to compose herself so that when he returned she could say that it was all right , she felt fine now . |
| 12 | She went and took a grey pleated skirt from her case and zipped herself into it . |
| 13 | Then she went and took a quick shower . |
| 14 | Mandy hesitated and took a deep breath . |
| 15 | Maidstone paused and took a deep breath . |
| 16 | At the door he paused and took a small lamp from his pocket , then examined both the locks . |
| 17 | ‘ No , ’ she protested , but when he continued to stand there , glowering threateningly down at her , she shrugged and took a small , cautious sip . |