Example sentences of "picked up the piece " in BNC.
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| 1 | Unfortunately , the woman in question picked up the piece of paper with her name and address on along with all the Sanctuary 's records , and has not been seen since . |
| 2 | He picked up the piece of ornamental driftwood from the mantelpiece and tried to stand it upside down , while he considered this , and his wife 's sobs slowly diminished . |
| 3 | Athelstan picked up the piece of parchment and the candle , scrutinising what he had written . |
| 4 | Slowly and deliberately , he rose from his chair and picked up the piece of rope from the floor . |
| 5 | Robyn picked up the piece of paper and tried hard not to believe he had made an effort . |
| 6 | Geoffrey picked up the piece of parchment . |