Example sentences of "of [noun] ran [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The reputation of the new drugs had preceded them and a ripple of optimism ran through the sanatorium , though Doctor Staples had been careful to stress that they were still in the experimental stage . |
| 2 | His cheek was cut and a faint dribble of blood ran towards the corner of his mouth . |
| 3 | A gasp of wonder ran round the historians , who resolved to visit every fisherman in Broadstairs forthwith till this treasure was found . |
| 4 | A ripple of laughter ran around the room . |
| 5 | The large plate-glass window of the riverside cafe was steamed up and trickles of condensation ran down the yellow-painted walls . |
| 6 | The Daurog did n't appear to blink , and streams of sap ran from the edges of the eyes . |
| 7 | Suddenly , guns were fired again , and a group of pirates ran from the woods and on to the stockade . |
| 8 | A frisson of concern ran through the staff when it was discovered that items have only been routinely fumigated against pathogens since the 1950s . |
| 9 | 4–11 The " Islay " with a load of barley ran alongside the new quay at Ardbeg for the first time . |
| 10 | Belle Vue Cottage is very conveniently situated for all these amenities and a distinct frisson of excitement ran through the community when it became known that Hannah Hauxwell was the new owner . |
| 11 | A ripple of unease ran through the deputation at that , but the murmurings were indecipherable , as if even collectively its members were treading warily . |
| 12 | The payment of a royalty allowed way-leave only on the one farm , so that all the quarry roads on that piece of land ran into the main drove and so down into the highway ’ . |
| 13 | A thread of spittle ran from the corner of his mouth and down his chin . |
| 14 | A rustle of interest ran around the classroom . |