Example sentences of "pull up the [noun] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | If we delay making a decision about an interpretation we can allow later , high-scoring information to pull up the score of the earlier element . |
| 2 | He joined his superior at the door , pulling up the collar of his jacket as they stepped out into the street . |
| 3 | ‘ Where to next ? ’ he said , pulling up the collar of his jacket . |
| 4 | She got out , pulling up the hood of her waterproof , and helped him to carry the crates up the drive . |
| 5 | Billy Tolboys pulled up the collar of his ancient leather overcoat and hunched down even deeper into the motorcycle sidecar . |
| 6 | Len pulled up the collar of his great coat up over his ears , then added , ‘ I hope they 've got that stove going . |
| 7 | Tabitha Jute pulled up the collar of her old foil jacket and strode off past the concession stalls , looking for transport . |
| 8 | Nellie pulled up the collar of her coat against the wind . |
| 9 | Billy pulled up the collar of his coat and rammed his hands deep into his trouser pockets , feeling suddenly cold as he plodded on . |
| 10 | With difficulty , she rolled her body into a more comfortable position , pulled up the collar of her cherry wool coat , twisted her scarf around her head , and heaped bracken to form a pillow ; with her head upon it , she stared crossly at the now leaden sky overhead . |
| 11 | A chill wind had come with the onset of darkness and Magee pulled up the collar of his coat as protection against the breeze . |
| 12 | Gregson pulled up the collar of his jacket . |
| 13 | Despite the sunshine , it was a crisp , cold day , and she pulled up the collar of her black jacket , flicking the long auburn mane of her hair out of the way . |
| 14 | Berger watched him for a while , and then he also pulled up the collar of his greatcoat and turned into the corner . |
| 15 | He pulled up the collar of his overcoat and lit a cigarette . |
| 16 | Pa has just pulled up the sleeves of his jacket and taken the Monster from Ma . |
| 17 | ‘ It 's nothing , ’ he muttered , but still pulled up the sleeve of his sweatshirt to reveal the inflamed area on his inner wrist . |
| 18 | He had pulled up the sleeve of his jersey , exposing a powerful arm covered with reddish hairs . |