Example sentences of "[noun] [vb past] [prep] a [adj] breath " in BNC.

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1 Jessica drew in a great breath of cool air .
2 Tammuz drew in a shuddering breath and glanced at the computer blinking serenely behind them .
3 Travis drew in an irritable breath .
4 Travis took in a deep breath .
5 The rush over , Maggie drew in a long breath , and turning to the supervisor who was hovering in the background , she asked , ‘ All right if we go ? ’
6 Piper drew in a relieved breath as the wind fell .
7 Rory drew in a deep breath , letting her lungs fill with the cool pine-scented air of the forest , then threw her head back as she exhaled , her hair tumbling over her shoulders in shining , rippling waves .
8 The first whispering breeze came like a hot breath and Wexford closed his windows .
9 ‘ Oh dear , oh dear , ’ Miss Williams said on an indrawn breath .
10 Lindsey drew in a sharp breath .
11 Aggie drew in a long breath and glanced at the child before answering Ben .
12 Aggie drew in a long breath , bowed her head slightly and said , ‘ Aye , I know you did , love ; but come and sit down a minute . ’
13 Rose drew in a sharp breath .
14 Sanchez laughed on an indrawn breath , and held the laugh down for a count of three .
15 Latimer 's voice came on an indrawn breath .
16 Agnes drew in a deep breath , then said , ‘ I 'm Miss Agnes Conway . ’
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