Example sentences of "continued [to-vb] at the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She continued to stand at the edge of the plateau . |
| 2 | Staffing ratios were generally better in grammar schools than elsewhere , and even the Burnham system favoured ( as it was meant to do ) schools with a larger proportion of older pupils , especially if they were in those sixth forms which continued to stand at the peak of a meritocratic secondary system . |
| 3 | In fact , everybody seemed to be busy finding some job to help with the war effort , except Mum who continued to clean at the Gingold 's chip shop . |
| 4 | The gunmen continued to fire at the house after he managed to scramble inside and slam the front door shut . |
| 5 | As we continued to stare at the sea , racking our brains about how to go for a swim without a costume , our thoughts were answered by a voice from just behind us . |
| 6 | Nell continued to stare at the sea for a very long time . |
| 7 | He raised his right hand to silence her and continued to stare at the tabletop before him , head cocked to one side . |
| 8 | He continued to stare at the ground as she added , ‘ I 'm just wondering who might have had a motive for killing him . ’ |
| 9 | The two of them continued to stare at the group . |
| 10 | We continued to stare at the corner of the field for some time , expecting to see some movement . |
| 11 | The tweed-coated figure continued to stare at the page of the book to the left of his plate , ignoring his companion . |
| 12 | As the teacher put the collar on Sherman he continued to point at the picture and bark very loudly . |
| 13 | The Services continued to run at the opposition and after Fenn was hauled down just short they took a half-time lead when quick hands gave Crossland sufficient room to veer inside at pace and score beneath the posts . |
| 14 | The man continued to hack at the body , right down to the bone and intestines . |
| 15 | After the death of his father , Tennyson and his family continued to live at the rectory for a further six years . |
| 16 | After Martin 's death his son Jean continued to reside at the rue de Harlay , and presumably became the master maker of the workshop . |
| 17 | Spencer ignored Emily 's words and continued to gaze at the girl who had paused near the doorway . |
| 18 | Willie continued to gaze at the materials . |