Example sentences of "[v-ing] [pn reflx] [prep] the edge " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Indeed , ’ said Cowley , seating himself on the edge of the desk . |
| 2 | He reached out and turned the lamp so that it shone onto her face , seating himself on the edge of the desk so that he could study her . |
| 3 | ‘ Joan , it will all turn out for the best — I know it will , ’ Anne assured her , seating herself on the edge of the bed . |
| 4 | Seating herself on the edge of the bed , Theda took it into hers and her fingers closed strongly about the bony ones she held . |
| 5 | ‘ I am ready , ’ he announced , pulling himself to the edge of the pool and looking down at her with no expression on his face to give her any clue about his attitude . |
| 6 | ‘ That Olivera office opposite , ’ said Greg , coming up to her desk , sitting himself on the edge of it , and kissing her twice — ‘ what sort of place is it ? ’ |
| 7 | Just by opting for a more left field occupation you 're putting yourself on the edge a bit It really does take a bit of bottle to do that and find your own way through the maze rather than just go with the flow . |
| 8 | Lisa sat , arranging herself on the edge of one of the chairs , the stiff posture of one who would prefer not to linger . |