Example sentences of "arm and [v-ing] [pron] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 It was to have been the IRA 's biggest gun-running plot ever , but it was foiled because of what was called ‘ Operation Leprechaun ’ , where the CIA , our MI5 and Irish Intelligence took a healthy — or unhealthy , it all depends on your point of view — interest in the activities of Noraid , an Irish-American group that specialized — for all I know it may still be specializing — in buying American arms and shipping them to the IRA in Ireland .
2 He bent his head and kissed her , his mouth urgent and seeking , before swinging her up into his arms and carrying her through the curtains .
3 ‘ Starting right now , this minute … ’ he murmured softly , brushing her lips delicately with his mouth , before quickly sweeping her lightly gowned figure up in his arms and carrying her towards the door .
4 He swore softly , colourfully , his face like granite as he swept a gaze round the room before lifting her into his arms and carrying her from the house .
5 The later stages of arm control involve lifting the hemiplegic arm and controlling it in space while bending and straightening the elbow .
6 ‘ I 've got plenty of cash — and charge cards , too , if it comes to that , ’ he added , firmly grasping her arm and marching her into the large department store .
7 Dana ran after him , catching his arm and bringing him to a standstill .
8 Ward 's left hand shot out , grabbing him by the arm and dragging him past me .
9 Ross said , taking hold of her arm and leading her through the wide arched entrance of the building , towards a bank of lifts .
10 He sobered instantly , taking her arm and leading her to the wrought-iron balcony .
11 Her father stared down at her before taking hold of her arm and pulling her to her feet .
12 ‘ Great to see you ! ’ he exclaimed , taking her arm and propelling her into the room .
13 ‘ Of course you can , ’ she said , taking his arm and walking him towards the bay window , but she kept one eye on the painting in case they were tempted .
14 ‘ Move , ’ Farrell continued , grabbing Connelly by one arm and jerking him towards the door of the bedroom .
15 ‘ Come to find me ? ’ she repeated , reaching down to grip his arm and heaving him to his feet .
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