Example sentences of "[vb past] a quick " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , for several years now there have been low cost cameras like Polaroid 's Palette that provided a quick and effective alternative for those who either needed total confidentiality or were simply rather less fussy about the quality . |
| 2 | Heather cast a quick glance back over her shoulder as she climbed over , but the tramp had not followed them . |
| 3 | He cast a quick glance at Ellwood to make sure he 'd registered the threat . |
| 4 | He cast a quick glance into Frere 's anxious face . |
| 5 | She cast a quick look towards the bar ; praying that Rune would soon return and save her from his mischievous lover . |
| 6 | She cast a quick , cautious glance at the little girl , fearing that she might have overheard , but Kirsty had slid down from her chair and was quite clearly totally absorbed in watching the antics of the hotel cat through the window . |
| 7 | Mentally Merrill drew a quick plan of Four Winds . |
| 8 | Reaching the main hall at last , she mingled with a crowd emerging from another lecture theatre , and suddenly she drew a quick breath and stopped . |
| 9 | She drew a quick breath . |
| 10 | Caroline caught a quick glimpse of marble floors stretching ahead to what seemed infinity , but it was the ceiling that stole her breath away . |
| 11 | He snatched a quick glance at her . |
| 12 | She snatched a quick glance backward and saw that it was Meredith Wyatt , grinning like a death's-head . |
| 13 | Ronni snatched a quick breath . |
| 14 | Everett tried a quick tour of ‘ neutral ’ investors — the big pension funds , particularly those belonging to the nationalized industries , and the major insurance companies . |
| 15 | For some reason , known only to himself , Stewart tried a quick drop-out , after Lawrie had missed a penalty , an alert David Stoddart charged down the kick , gathered the ball and was over the line in a flash . |
| 16 | ‘ Of course , ’ Isobel said , and scribbled a quick memo on the back of some out-of-date wire agency material while the name was still fresh in her mind . |
| 17 | She returned his smile , then darted a quick glance at her husband ; seeing he was engaged in conversation with the governor 's aide , she allowed a confiding note to enter her voice . |
| 18 | Huy darted a quick look at the back of Merymose 's head . |
| 19 | Robyn blushed , darted a quick look at him and then gave a nonchalant shrug . |
| 20 | He suddenly dropped a quick kiss on her startled lips and then bounded off up the stairs , and Jenna was left with his briefcase in her hand , her expression stunned . |
| 21 | He dropped a quick kiss on her cheek and let himself out , and she wandered round the flat , tidying up the bits and pieces and generally winding down . |
| 22 | It scored a quick success in April that year , when Liberty ( the National Council for Civil Liberties ) voted at its AGM in favour of a CPC-sponsored motion which calls for new anti-porn legislation . |
| 23 | And when Biarritz scored a quick try and Blanco landed a sensational penalty from about 60 metres it looked as if a miracle seemed possible simply because so many people passionately wanted it to happen . |
| 24 | JOCKEY Tony Martin and trainer Billy Rock scored a quick treble at the East Down Foxhounds Point-to-Point at Tyrella yesterday . |
| 25 | Jones mounted a quick two-fisted assault and the title changed hands in those brief , dramatic seconds . |
| 26 | Instantly switching targets , Angel One drove a quick punch at Satan 's flank as the dog fell back , his attack having been deflected by the forearm block . |
| 27 | He struggled free of the friar 's grip and danced a quick jig . |
| 28 | When he finally reached the house , he risked a quick look inside . |
| 29 | He risked a quick look at her furious face . |
| 30 | He risked a quick glance at her outraged expression . |