Example sentences of "[pers pn] started up the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She started up the engine and drove swiftly away . |
| 2 | She started up the engine and fumbled with the gears while he moved to the back of the vehicle and hauled out her overnight bag . |
| 3 | He got back into the front seat and we started up the coast . |
| 4 | This could have had unfortunate consequences , so we started up the motor and went on towards the beach . |
| 5 | ‘ Do n't fancy marching in this heat , ’ remarked the driver as he started up the engine and we sped off in the direction of the Orne bridges . |
| 6 | He ran to his car , calling back to Aunt Nellie as he started up the engine : ‘ Ring up the A.A. box at Begwith and tell them to try and stop her . ’ |
| 7 | He smiled reassuringly as he started up the engine , which obliged first time . |
| 8 | As he started up the car and we made our way further round the island , Robins explained , ‘ They 're good sports , but every new face is welcome . |