Example sentences of "[pers pn] took [art] [adj] breath " in BNC.
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1 | Stepping up to bat in the eighth inning of game five on Sunday with the scores tied 1-1 , the Giants first baseman had trouble controlling the adrenalin , ‘ but I took a deep breath and tried to focus on the point of release of the ball ’ . |
2 | Confronted by a vista of happy , smiling snot-encrusted faces , I took a deep breath , stuck my face under water and removed the hangovers . |
3 | I took a deep breath , almost of awe , almost on a tremble . |
4 | I took a deep breath and said , yes , all right , he could borrow mine . |
5 | I took a deep breath of cool air before diving into the blast of heat and walking the few steps to the house . |
6 | He and Rosie were both impressed by the loose creance work I was doing , so I took a deep breath and removed all the equipment , except for the jesses . |
7 | I took a deep breath . |
8 | I took a deep breath and smelt the sea . |
9 | After a few minutes , I took a deep breath . |
10 | I took a deep breath and stepped forward . |
11 | I took a deep breath . |
12 | Then I took a deep breath . |
13 | Instead of emitting a long-drawn groan I took a deep breath . |
14 | Arms swinging high , staring rigidly ahead , I took a deep breath . |
15 | I took a deep breath — and heard the tiny tide of protest from the enemies in my lungs . |
16 | Then I took a deep breath . |
17 | I took a deep breath to steady my nerves . |
18 | I took a deep breath . |
19 | I took a deep breath and ran my dagger under the rim of the casket , freeing the wooden pegs from their sockets around the edge of the coffin . |
20 | I took a deep breath , pulled the cabby cap down over my eyes and knocked seven bells out of the Cornish pixie . |
21 | Every time I took a big breath I were getting short pains all down this side ? |
22 | like , when I took a big breath it were the |
23 | I took a quick breath of relief as I heard it ; the engine of another boat , throttling down to a murmur as she crept into the bay . |
24 | She took a resolute breath and manoeuvred the jeep behind a low sports car . |
25 | She took a shuddering breath . |
26 | She took a calming breath and turned , and was put off her stroke for a moment when she saw his glance flicking over her slim and erect carriage , taking in the elegant and attractive navy-trimmed white outfit she wore . |
27 | She took a deep breath and made herself speak slowly . |
28 | She took a deep breath . |
29 | You could help me find out if I 've made a terrible mistake coming here , and if — ’ She took a deep breath . |
30 | She took a deep breath . |