Example sentences of "[v-ing] [noun prp] [prep] the shoulder " in BNC.
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| 1 | " It might be too late then , " Joseph said slapping Patrick on the shoulder , before turning back into the shop and closing the door . |
| 2 | ‘ I 'll leave you with young Hot-to-Trotsky here , then , ’ Clare says , patting Yvonne on the shoulder and winking at me as she sidles off through the cheering crowd . |
| 3 | Madame Vassoir rose and walked quietly from the room , patting Charlotte on the shoulder as she passed . |
| 4 | ‘ Hey , ’ he said , tapping Doyle on the shoulder . |
| 5 | ‘ Go ! ’ said the captain , tapping Prescott on the shoulder . |
| 6 | ‘ Are you going to let that dog out or are n't you ? ’ said the man , taking Lee by the shoulder . |
| 7 | Without warning , the woman 's hand flew out , striking Juliet on the shoulder and causing her to lose her balance . |
| 8 | Tony released her arm , clapping Terry on the shoulder as he passed him , and Terry and Sarah moved self-consciously towards each other . |