Example sentences of "[conj] turn [to-vb] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The storyline has twists and turns to challenge the inattentive . |
| 2 | He stepped from the car and turned to slam the door . |
| 3 | She shook her head and turned to see the policeman by the bed grimacing at her . |
| 4 | Then he heard Madra 's despairing cry , and turned to see the enemy Myrcans surging on to the ramparts , their staffs swinging , cutting down the defenders like corn . |
| 5 | When the first beer had gone they ordered another , and turned to survey the inn . |
| 6 | Bronwen ap Bryn said , as she stroked her tattooed scalp thoughtfully and turned to leave the sick-bay . |
| 7 | Half convinced , she shrugged philosophically and turned to leave the apartment 's square entrance hall in which they were standing , aware of Luke following her into the luxuriously appointed lounge , a long elegant room which ended in sliding glass doors opening on to a balcony with a view she had spent part of the afternoon enjoying , pretty green parkland dotted with ornamental ponds linked by a winding , deeply cut stream that was spanned by the occasional arched stone bridge . |
| 8 | The Robemaker inclined his head and turned to open the silver door again , holding out one robed hand to indicate that Caspar should precede him . |
| 9 | ‘ Retribution may be delayed , ’ said Prior Robert , and turned to lead the way out from the scriptorium , his agitated shadow at his heels . |
| 10 | ‘ Right you are , my duck , ’ Lil said , and turned to get the order . |
| 11 | Cleo sighed heavily and turned to face the window . |
| 12 | The four men ventured farther out and turned to face the chair ; their wives hung back . |
| 13 | If the hook fails , continue the movement and turn to face the opponent with your guard raised . |