Example sentences of "and [noun] pick [pers pn] [adv prt] " in BNC.

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1 The telephone rang and Victoria picked it up .
2 This one now , er again hits him Mahammama on the pad , trickles out on the off side and Goch picks it up from extra cover .
3 However they got a free kick from one of their lot diving when noone was anywhere near , and Leeds were still beginning to take position when Newell I think takes the kick and Shearer picks it up and scores .
4 Mr Gay pulled a knife from his waistband , but was so drunk he dropped it and Cameron picked it up and fought back as he was beaten with a baton .
5 They were waiting for the kettle to boil when the telephone rang again and Helen picked it up .
6 The phone on their desk rang and Kate picked it up .
7 The phone rang , and Kath picked it up .
8 The phone rang and Hutton picked it up , glancing at his watch .
9 She turned towards the door , but stopped as the telephone rang and Joanna picked it up .
10 Well I expect he just handed it to Tim and Tim picked it up thinking it was smooth .
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