Example sentences of "pull back the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She pulled back the front curtain vigorously and revealed herself to be young and jolly-looking . |
| 2 | Together they pulled back the high door , which despite its rustic appearance , ran smoothly on well-greased and balanced rollers . |
| 3 | Benjamin went across and pulled back the dead man 's head . |
| 4 | ANDY pulled back the spring-loaded handle of the machine and released it with a thump . |
| 5 | Four times a day , the nurse pulled back the white cover , turned Dot on her side , pulled up the gown and thrust the needle in with the savage pain of a bayonet . |
| 6 | I pull back the candlewick bedspread and lie on my back with my manuscript . |
| 7 | However , do n't thrust the chin forwards and only pull back the withdrawing hand as far as the side of the face — not to the ribs or the hip . |
| 8 | Throw your body-weight forwards and pull back the leading fist , using this combination action to snap punch into the opponent 's face . |