Example sentences of "[vb past] her a long [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 It must have been the change in engine tone that woke her a long time later .
2 He delivered her a long look , then smiled .
3 It took her a long time to come to terms with that presence ; the proximity of an armed police officer was the most potent reminder of the gilded cage she had now entered .
4 It was difficult for her to breathe , and it took her a long time to climb the stairs .
5 As soon as she 'd gone , Flavia Sherman began to fumble with the buckle of her belt ; but her hands shook uncontrollably and it took her a long time to undress .
6 It took her a long time to negotiate the journey to the small , functional bathroom across the passage , but in the end she accomplished it without incident .
7 He gave her a long look .
8 Rohan gave her a long look , then strode over to the clump of bushes she indicated .
9 He gave her a long look , and then he laughed .
10 He gave her a long look .
11 He gave her a long look , smiled , and went out to his car .
12 Doyle gave her a long stare .
13 He rested his hand on her shoulder and gave her a long kiss on the lips .
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