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 . |