Example sentences of "[v-ing] [pn reflx] [adv] in the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Again , as in The Graduate , it was a hit song on the soundtrack , in this case , Fred Neil 's ‘ Everybody 's Talkin ’ , that gave the film a contemporary resonance , lodging itself more in the ear than in the eye or mind . |
| 2 | Its articulation is easier and hence its flexibility is greater than that of the trumpet , but its proper place is the brass or wind band and it has not succeeded in establishing itself permanently in the orchestra . |
| 3 | Their foregrounding of this unreality , their knowing winks , are actually an abstention from immersing themselves fully in the ‘ pop process ’ in all its madness , carnality and glamour . |
| 4 | Virginia closed her eyes , let the darkness swirl unheeded around her , losing herself utterly in the pleasure of Guy 's caresses . |
| 5 | Stationing himself approximately in the centre of his front , he raised his sword high and ordered the charge . |
| 6 | My master sat rocking himself gently in the chair . |
| 7 | He is one of the few first-class players who make a point also of drinking in the public bar at grounds rather than cocooning himself away in the players ’ or sponsors ' lounges . |
| 8 | These loops have a mind of their own , seldom , if ever , appearing on the side seam under the arm , but rather placing themselves right in the middle of the front of a garment ! |
| 9 | ‘ Oh , of course , ’ Merrill smiled , settling herself luxuriously in the car . |
| 10 | There was a pause , and Faye moved again , settling herself lower in the bed and taking her hand from her eyes . |