Example sentences of "as [pers pn] started up the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The guns a short distance away along the river bank were shelling the German positions as I started up the bagpipes in a fairly secluded thicket , the sound of the drones and the pipe reed easily drowning the noise of the guns . |
| 2 | I could n't see anything from road level because of the hedgerow but as I started up the second switch of the hill , I noticed an Escort estate car parked on the left opposite the police barrier . |
| 3 | The engine of the bus protested bitterly and the close air filled with the heavy smell of petrol as they started up the steep brae . |
| 4 | ‘ Do n't fancy marching in this heat , ’ remarked the driver as he started up the engine and we sped off in the direction of the Orne bridges . |
| 5 | He ran to his car , calling back to Aunt Nellie as he started up the engine : ‘ Ring up the A.A. box at Begwith and tell them to try and stop her . ’ |
| 6 | As he started up the car and we made our way further round the island , Robins explained , ‘ They 're good sports , but every new face is welcome . |
| 7 | He smiled reassuringly as he started up the engine , which obliged first time . |