Example sentences of "[vb past] [coord] took a [adj] " in BNC.

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1 So — ’ He stopped and took a deep breath .
2 Luce surfaced and took a deep breath .
3 She gulped and took a deep breath before falling against Nathan 's chest .
4 He stirred and took a deep breath in his sleep .
5 Cornelius turned and took a good long look .
6 Jill grinned and took a deep breath .
7 Robyn swallowed and took a hasty pace backwards , struggling desperately against the compelling strength of his gaze , the overwhelming male sexuality that exuded from him .
8 ‘ The name he used — ’ she swallowed and took a hasty breath , aware of his taut features , the sudden stillness of his body ‘ — Because I believe there already was another actor somewhere on the Equity list with the surname Drew . ’
9 Robyn swallowed and took a deep breath , trying to compose herself so that when he returned she could say that it was all right , she felt fine now .
10 She went and took a grey pleated skirt from her case and zipped herself into it .
11 Then she went and took a quick shower .
12 Mandy hesitated and took a deep breath .
13 Maidstone paused and took a deep breath .
14 At the door he paused and took a small lamp from his pocket , then examined both the locks .
15 ‘ No , ’ she protested , but when he continued to stand there , glowering threateningly down at her , she shrugged and took a small , cautious sip .
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