Example sentences of "herself [adv prt] against " in BNC.
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| 1 | Stumbling slightly , she moved out of the way , propping herself up against one of the big windows . |
| 2 | In October 1945 Sir Orme Sargent , soon to serve as permanent under-secretary in the Foreign Office , wrote of the awful threat posed by the " almighty dollar " and of Britain 's duty , in company with France , to build herself up against both the superpowers . |
| 3 | ‘ We 're going to have to do something — because I simply ca n't tell you two imps of mischief apart , ’ Laura muttered , groaning as she levered herself up against the pillows . |
| 4 | As she heaved herself up against the pillows she discovered she was wearing a man 's shirt , extra-large and striped , and she 'd never seen that before , either . |
| 5 | Her hand stole up to cover his and gradually she rested herself back against him . |
| 6 | She pushed herself back against the wall to avoid touching a man but as Owen pressed past her he was as conscious of her roundnesses and softnesses as if he had been in bed beside her . |