Example sentences of "they saw the [noun] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As they passed the third cave , the golden bee flew out of the woman 's sleeve , and they saw the lightning flash and heard the thunder crack behind them . |
| 2 | They saw the man reach for a list , run his finger down it and nod . |
| 3 | They saw the election coverage being presented predominantly in competitive terms , like a horse race , with predictions about likely winners and losers . |
| 4 | Sometimes the German fighters followed the bombers back to their bases , and then when they saw the flare path light up for a few brief moments to guide the homecoming aircraft down , they would open up with their guns . |
| 5 | Ten days after they had left Ralarth Rorim they saw the silver sword-glitter of a river in the distance . |
| 6 | ‘ did drive ’ Driving is usually proved by witness statements to the effect that they saw the defendant drive . |
| 7 | They saw the railway line at the bottom of the hill , and the big black opening of a tunnel . |