Example sentences of "[vb past] in at the [noun pl] " in BNC.
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1 | Here we see the usual linen winding-sheet , parted to show not only the face but the entire body , with the arms placed at his side and turned in at the elbows so that the hands meet over the groin . |
2 | From the basic shape it can be deduced that the arms were placed alongside the body , turned in at the elbows , with the hands on the groin . |
3 | ‘ I am happy to have afforded you amusement , ma'am , ’ he said ironically , and turned in at the gates of the Lodge . |
4 | The doves flew in at the mouths and made their nests inside . |
5 | I had to have a talk with Mrs Rumney and a few days later I called in at The Laurels . |
6 | When he called in at the offices of Grubworthy and Sting , on his way through London , they were no less honest with him . |
7 | We huddled in its dark ruinous rooms sipping bitter tea while gusts of sand blew in at the doorways . |
8 | Heinrich burst in at the doors , carrying two bottles , followed by Emily , somewhat flushed , holding a bunch of herbs . |