Example sentences of "restrained [pn reflx] from " in BNC.
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| 1 | Richmann 's scowl deepened , but he restrained himself from snapping an answer back at the General . |
| 2 | It was with difficulty that Greg restrained himself from saying ‘ What ! ’ , but knowing that his colleague would assume that he was being told he was about to become an unmarried father , and spread it , he said in the same world-weary voice : ‘ That 's very interesting . ’ |
| 3 | Jane restrained herself from inquiring what she had done with it , for she sensed a field telegraph situation , so forced herself to be polite . |
| 4 | She restrained herself from reacting , except with a smile , which he returned . |
| 5 | She restrained herself from pinching another soldier . |
| 6 | Mind you , I have an idea that this would be good to use as a weaving yarn , but I restrained myself from buying any — I have enough cones in the cupboard , thank you very much . |