Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] for their life " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ People were literally running for their lives but I was rooted to the spot . ’ |
| 2 | The resulting explosions and the unmistakable scramble of stunt men who are literally running for their lives adds a vital touch to the scene . |
| 3 | The released prisoners all feared for their lives . |
| 4 | And Blackburn are desperately fighting for their lives in this league cup competition . |
| 5 | Many still fear for their lives , but have been told they can stay here until it 's safe to return . |
| 6 | That time my father was on the deck giving a dramatic blow by blow account of Dunkirk , which was overheard by a family from Stoke-on-Trent who promptly dived for their life jackets . |
| 7 | SAVAK agents were either fleeing for their lives , being murdered or , the lucky ones , being allowed to rally to Khomeini . |