Example sentences of "threw [pn reflx] [prep] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of revolution , and he threw himself into revolutionary Anarchist ‘ Situationism ’ , which rejected conventional left-wing political parties . |
| 2 | C. T. threw himself into Christian activity with the same discipline and dedication he had given to cricket , and determined to join another well-known Cambridge athlete , Stanley Smith the oarsman , in the then little-known China Inland Mission led by J. Hudson Taylor [ q.v . ] . |
| 3 | Desperately Moore threw himself to one side , and saw the rope fall harmlessly to the floor . |
| 4 | He threw himself with good grace into everything , even this . |
| 5 | The emerging Labour movement also threw itself into local politics with enthusiasm . |
| 6 | Yes , she had all the chances , but she did n't even take a degree — threw herself into left-wing politics , and then got married . |
| 7 | Julie screamed again and threw herself to one side , hissing in pain as a silver of broken glass sliced through the flesh on the back of her left hand . |
| 8 | As the door banged Peggy and her grandmother threw themselves into each other 's arms , one arm only around each other for they had to suppress the laughter that was bursting to escape in loud , hilarious guffaws … . |
| 9 | I threw myself with apparent enthusiasm into a conversation Marietta and the solicitor were having about the difficulty of finding and keeping reliable cleaning ladies . |