Example sentences of "she drew a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Empowered by their voices , she drew a deep breath and , scarcely audible in that vast space where they were floating , she said , ‘ Fenna , it 's over , go away . ’ |
| 2 | She drew a long breath , twisting her hands . |
| 3 | When he had made his mark , she drew a small packet of fragrant sweets called cachous from her cuff and gave him one . |
| 4 | She drew a handkerchief from the pocket of her apron and very lightly dabbed her eyes . |
| 5 | She drew a deep and refreshing inhalation of strong cigarette smoke . |
| 6 | She drew a blanket over Midnight , who was lying huddled on the floor , and went to get straw for a bed . |
| 7 | Underneath she drew a line of kisses . |
| 8 | Out of it she drew a little distaff , much as we would draw out a pair of knitting needles . |
| 9 | She drew a deep breath and said quickly , ‘ I came to talk about Harriet . ’ |
| 10 | She drew a shawl around her shoulders . |
| 11 | She drew a breath . |
| 12 | She drew a deep breath . |
| 13 | She drew a deep breath and smiled at them shakily . |
| 14 | But when it was time for the children to take their mother to the station , she drew a deep breath and said , ‘ I do my best for them , Mrs Willow . |
| 15 | She drew a deep breath and ran into the kitchen and they turned in their chairs to look at her . |
| 16 | Maybe , she idly wondered , as she drew a red biro daisy by the Metropole Hotel , maybe he chooses to be so offensive verbally in order to divert attention from his appearance ? |
| 17 | She drew a line down the centre of Stella 's nose with a stick of No.5 and gestured she should rub it in . |
| 18 | Pempie is terrifically keen on auspicious signs , and she cheered up no end the day after the exterminator , because she drew a winning ticket in the village raffle . |
| 19 | She drew a deep breath , and felt , as if it was a tangible thing now , the intensity of their thoughts . |
| 20 | She drew a deep breath . |
| 21 | She drew a comb through her wet hair . |
| 22 | Claudia glared at him ; but he sounded amused , and she drew a breath of relief . |
| 23 | ‘ She drew a little , but apart from that she did n't like sedentary occupations . |
| 24 | She drew a breath as he offered her the platter of bread , and her fingers shook as she lifted a slice from among the pile . |
| 25 | She drew a breath and pulled herself together . |
| 26 | Her heart was hammering and she felt sick , but she drew a steadying breath and began to speak , as if addressing an importunate stranger , her voice icily calm , and frightening in its intensity . |
| 27 | Her eyes came back to her father 's face and she drew a breath . |
| 28 | She drew a breath and began again . |
| 29 | Beside the line offering coffee , she drew a little cup and saucer . |
| 30 | She drew a deep breath , then went out to keep her appointment . |