Example sentences of "and [verb] [adv prt] [adv] until " in BNC.

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1 Can he defy what may appear to be a paradox by both easing the burden of excessive interest rates and pressing on relentlessly until inflation is completely eradicated from the economy ?
2 Cranston leaned over the table , placing his hands over those of Fitzosbert and pressing down hard until the keeper 's face paled and beads of sweat broke out on his brow .
3 I groped around with my foot for the table-leg and pressed down hard until the spasm gradually subsided .
4 Everything seemed ideal for his attempt , and with sudden resolution he hauled himself up on to the shelf above the door and manoeuvred around gingerly until he was able to stand up .
5 This may be easier said than done but if you have a clear idea of the purpose of the meeting and have prepared a thorough list of everything you want to know then you must stick to your guns and carry on relentlessly until you have worked your way through it .
6 The address of the beginning of the relevant ( third ) block can then be found , located , and searched through sequentially until the required record is located .
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