Example sentences of "[vb pp] when [pron] saw the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | SHERYL Garratt says her heart dropped when she saw the ages of the jury . |
| 2 | From outside it looked like a faded bell but within was a brilliant and sumptuous chamber of fiery gold adorned with most exquisite tapestry , and it moved me as much as I was moved when I saw the dome of the Blue Mosque at Isfahan , the most beautiful building I have ever seen . |
| 3 | My memory was vaguely stirred when I saw the authors ' name . |
| 4 | I hardly remember what Mrs Girdlestone looked like , other than that she was plump and elderly , and gave an impression of being prepared for battle ; but I was touched when I saw the tea that had been laid out ready for me , imagining the two ladies conferring about the slices of bought ham , the thin bread-and-butter , and the bought cake . |
| 5 | Their eyes popped when they saw the Hamble River flowing with yachts . |
| 6 | His fears were fuelled when he saw the others gathered there . |
| 7 | Charity nearly choked when she saw the title ‘ Other Interests ’ . |