Example sentences of "[vb past] on [art] short [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Every nerve smouldered on a short fuse . |
| 2 | She pulled on a short silk nightdress — a rather extravagant Christmas present from one of her sisters — brushed her hair until the long dark strands gleamed , then walked slowly over to the window . |
| 3 | He dozed on the short drive , but unfortunately he was wide awake and very horny when they reached their hotel room . |
| 4 | ‘ But you make me so angry , ’ she said on a short laugh , ‘ when anyone with half a brain can see what is going on ! ’ |
| 5 | This initially ran on a short demonstration track around the works but eight years ago developed into a plan to run month long charity specials up the former trackbed and based on the Leek and Manifold 's former Hulme End terminus . |