Example sentences of "[pron] saw [noun prp] [vb infin] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | From the front window I saw Jo climb into the BMW and as the interior light went on , I could make out the shape of the man driving . |
| 2 | I saw Lukic launch into the tackle and it looked , for all the world , like it was going to end up as a foul but I could n't see if it was outside the area . |
| 3 | ‘ As the pile-up happened and before the commentator spotted him , I saw Foinavon pop over the fence for he was wearing distinctive yellow blinkers which I had had especially widened for the race to prevent mud from getting into his eyes , ’ Kempton said . |
| 4 | Bryan Robson began a move which saw Webb run from the halfway line down the right . |
| 5 | As she turned into the lane leading to the village , she gradually slowed and came to a halt as she saw Leo descend from the local bus . |
| 6 | She saw Pedro disappear among the trees , called after him vainly , then stood in the rain , hands holding the hood tight over her ears . |
| 7 | The knowledge sent a fierce surge of possessiveness through him , which almost translated itself into violent action when he saw Isabel emerge from the inn with Ralf hovering attentively over her . |
| 8 | Petion dropped to the ground beside her , struggling to catch his breath , and cursed as he saw Mait vanish into the night . |
| 9 | As he made for the door he heard the phone ringing in the hall and when he entered he saw Joe turn from the telephone table towards him , saying , ‘ It 's for you , Martin . |
| 10 | He saw Mariana scrabble at the grass , desperate for purchase . |
| 11 | ‘ What the fuck … ’ shouted McCann as he saw Hitch turn on the other two men . |
| 12 | His voice faltered as he saw Michael slip through the doorway . |
| 13 | Through the railings overlooking the small entrance hall , he saw Gwen appear from the kitchen . |