Example sentences of "she drew [prep] a [adj] breath " in BNC.

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1 She drew in a shuddery breath , praying she had n't gone too far and alerted him .
2 Her chest still heaving , she drew in a gasping breath .
3 She heard sounds from the kitchen and she drew in a sharp breath , Craig must have returned .
4 She drew in a sharp breath .
5 She drew in a deep breath ; then , the cloth still in her hand , she turned about and went into the kitchen .
6 That had been some encounter ! she admitted as , regaining the sanctuary of the street , she drew in a deep breath of refreshing air before turning into the road which she remembered from her map-reading would lead her into a series of narrow streets closed to traffic , and known familiarly to the local inhabitants as Strøget .
7 She drew in a deep breath , shooting a glance at the large clock opposite her , wishing the interview was over .
8 She drew in a deep breath as its domes and spires appeared , floating serene and enchanted , insubstantial as any mirage in the shimmering air .
9 Her voice shattered , and she drew in a tremulous breath .
10 She drew in a shaky breath .
11 She drew in a quick breath , then let it out again in a rush .
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