Example sentences of "[vb past] it firmly [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Leaning across the girl he placed it firmly against the pimp 's right temple . |
| 2 | He then took the rope through her front and back legs and tied it firmly to the back bumper of the Mercedes , which Angel had backed into the yard . |
| 3 | ‘ The defendant clearly did not see the bicycle because he hit it firmly in the rear , ’ Mr Reid said . |
| 4 | Sir , So , the swords are drawn with the Government at long last , now that you have a UK Chairman whose speech at this inauguration laid it firmly on the line , that what this country needs is a transport policy to serve commerce and social preference . |
| 5 | The strut above was more durable but the nails came loose when she struck it firmly with the heel of her boot . |
| 6 | The poor bird squawked and scrabbled , its claws beating the madman 's stomach , ripping his rags still further , but Red Hand held it firmly by the neck . |