Example sentences of "and [verb] her [adv prt] against " in BNC.
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| 1 | A deep-voiced character with five o'clock shadow all over his face and fists like Popeye the Sailor grabbed the girl by her Indian beads and slammed her up against the mantelpiece . |
| 2 | She went to sit on the floor where the rush matting was covered by a rug and rested her back against the sofa . |
| 3 | ‘ Too right it is ! ’ he agreed , reaching for her with masterly precision and pulling her up against him , ignoring her small cry of outrage . |
| 4 | He was much closer than she had anticipated and his arms came round her from behind , circling her waist and pulling her back against him . |
| 5 | He pushed aside the pan and went to her by the sink , wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her back against him . |
| 6 | Hannele closed the door behind her and pressed her back against it . |
| 7 | He took her by the shoulders and pulled her back against him sharply . |
| 8 | Jack looped an arm round her shoulders and tugged her up against his side . |
| 9 | He tightened his grip and pushed her back against the door-jamb suddenly . |