Example sentences of "pulled up the [noun] of " in BNC.

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1 Billy Tolboys pulled up the collar of his ancient leather overcoat and hunched down even deeper into the motorcycle sidecar .
2 Len pulled up the collar of his great coat up over his ears , then added , ‘ I hope they 've got that stove going .
3 Tabitha Jute pulled up the collar of her old foil jacket and strode off past the concession stalls , looking for transport .
4 Nellie pulled up the collar of her coat against the wind .
5 Billy pulled up the collar of his coat and rammed his hands deep into his trouser pockets , feeling suddenly cold as he plodded on .
6 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 .
7 A chill wind had come with the onset of darkness and Magee pulled up the collar of his coat as protection against the breeze .
8 Gregson pulled up the collar of his jacket .
9 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 .
10 Berger watched him for a while , and then he also pulled up the collar of his greatcoat and turned into the corner .
11 He pulled up the collar of his overcoat and lit a cigarette .
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