Example sentences of "she [verb] [to-vb] back the " in BNC.

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1 She gulped , unable to continue speaking as she fought to keep back the tears that were threatening to fall yet again .
2 Rachel bit her lip as she struggled to hold back the tears .
3 If you had n't come along when you did … ’ she trailed off as she struggled to hold back the tears .
4 She had to go back the way she had come .
5 A rat suddenly darted out from a hole in the side of the drum and she had to bite back the scream that rose in her throat .
6 So much she wanted to fling back the covers , light incense and candles , worship this adored body .
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