Example sentences of "took out a handkerchief " in BNC.
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| 1 | She took out a handkerchief and mopped her eyes . |
| 2 | He waited for his face to steady , then took out a handkerchief and fiercely blew his nose . |
| 3 | He took out a handkerchief and mopped the slight perspiration from his face . |
| 4 | Instead , she began to cry , reached for her handbag and took out a handkerchief , sniffed into it , looked at me sweetly , then embraced me . |
| 5 | Victoria was silent throughout the service and as they stood by the side of the grave where George was laid to rest beside his parents , she noticed in amazement that most of the women cried and that even her Grandad Oaks , who often appeared fierce and of whom she was a little afraid , took out a handkerchief and surreptitiously wiped his eyes . |
| 6 | Tweed , still unruffled , nodded , placed the pencil on his desk , took out a handkerchief and began polishing his glasses . |
| 7 | Oliver , his eyes wide with horror and alarm , watched as the Dodger put his hand in the old gentleman 's pocket , took out a handkerchief , and handed it to Charley Bates . |
| 8 | He took out a handkerchief and wiped sweat from his face . |
| 9 | Harris set down his empty beer mug , took out a handkerchief and wiped foam from his mouth . |
| 10 | Hawthorn took out a handkerchief and mopped his face . |