Example sentences of "[v-ing] [adv prt] at high [noun] " in BNC.

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1 My map-reading skill comes from many years using the OS ‘ 1 inch = 1 mile ’ maps in club , national and international motor rallies , where you are bouncing along at high speed , often at night , in poor conditions .
2 The running tunnels are connected to the service tunnel by cross passages every 375m , and to each other by piston ducts every 250m to reduce the aerodynamic resistance of trains passing through at high speed .
3 If they recognise the boat as ‘ friendly ’ and if it is n't rushing around at high speed , they will allow you to get close enough to take photographs .
4 It said that despite being aware of Gooch coming up at high speed behind him , Gallagher pulled out into his path .
5 Both types work on the principle of swelling up at high temperatures to produce a ‘ charred ’ foam coating which so insulates and protects the member from heat that the temperature of the metal remains well below that of the fire .
6 When the adventurers are searching the attic , the clock suddenly chimes very loudly ; the single hand begins whizzing round at high speed , and the clock chimes a random hour each round .
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