Example sentences of "[vb past] a few paces " in BNC.

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1 Dr Ali moved a few paces away from him .
2 Spurred on again by a stream of oaths , it staggered a few paces further and sank to the ground , defeated .
3 Two howitzer shells exploded a few paces from his horse , both blasts beginning small fires among the rye .
4 After a while Bambi and Nell returned alone , and Bambi with an unexcited word of gratitude to Nell walked a few paces forward and stopped beside her son , who had done nothing to comfort or help his sister and was now sitting alone .
5 Crowninshield walked a few paces in silence until he was standing under the palms which edged the lagoon .
6 Lucille , her face paled by fear , held d'Alembord 's arm as he walked a few paces into the room and bowed primly to Christopher Manvell .
7 He walked a few paces and took off his bowler hat …
8 So , when still playing , still marking time with the great drum strapped to his back and clashing the cymbals , still rattling the bells , and making the melody with his mouth organ , he began to half-dance , half-walk down the middle of the road , she followed a few paces behind and safely on the pavement .
9 She gave a slight , sad smile , stood up and took a few paces round the bedroom .
10 He took a few paces forward and leaned over Willie 's small thin shoulders .
11 She took a few paces forward .
12 The guards behind Rincewind backed away , and their captain took a few paces to the right .
13 I took a few paces towards her , filling the air with the sweet music of my song .
14 After a moment she felt herself lifted and carried a few paces .
15 The vole pointed a few paces further along .
16 She came back slowly , thoughtfully , and stood a few paces in front of him as she lit up .
17 ‘ Trouble with this door , ’ Deuce explained to Nicholas , who stood a few paces away sipping his champagne too quickly and ignoring the come-on of one of the dancing youths .
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