Example sentences of "[adv] she took a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fifteen minutes later she took a deep breath , desperately trying to steady the nerves fluttering like trapped birds in the pit of her stomach . |
| 2 | And now she took a better look at him , Folly could n't help noticing the strong , muscular lines of the broad back under that white shirt . |
| 3 | Then she took a deep breath . |
| 4 | Then she took a deep breath . |
| 5 | Her voice trailed off a moment , then she took a deep breath . |
| 6 | Then she took a deep breath , telling herself not to be such a fool , and stand her ground . |
| 7 | Then she took a deep breath . |
| 8 | Then she took a deep breath . |
| 9 | Then she took a little tin brooch from her pocket . |
| 10 | Then she took a cleaner but st ill crumpled paper from the tin . |
| 11 | Then she took a quick look at Vern and said to me , ‘ You must come and see my photos , Bina . |
| 12 | Then she took a quick sighting down the shaft and launched herself into space . |
| 13 | Once again she took a deep breath to steady the anger churning within , and summoned up her steadiest voice . |
| 14 | Hurriedly she took a fresh grip on Adam and pulled him round the side of a broken column , out of sight . |