Example sentences of "[verb] a few paces " in BNC.
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1 | Dr Ali moved a few paces away from him . |
2 | Spurred on again by a stream of oaths , it staggered a few paces further and sank to the ground , defeated . |
3 | Two howitzer shells exploded a few paces from his horse , both blasts beginning small fires among the rye . |
4 | Then , after having taken the most daring steps forward he sometimes retreats a few paces , so that on comparing two paintings close in date the earlier example often seems more advanced and developed . |
5 | After a while Bambi and Nell returned alone , and Bambi with an unexcited word of gratitude to Nell walked a few paces forward and stopped beside her son , who had done nothing to comfort or help his sister and was now sitting alone . |
6 | Crowninshield walked a few paces in silence until he was standing under the palms which edged the lagoon . |
7 | Lucille , her face paled by fear , held d'Alembord 's arm as he walked a few paces into the room and bowed primly to Christopher Manvell . |
8 | He walked a few paces and took off his bowler hat … |
9 | So , when still playing , still marking time with the great drum strapped to his back and clashing the cymbals , still rattling the bells , and making the melody with his mouth organ , he began to half-dance , half-walk down the middle of the road , she followed a few paces behind and safely on the pavement . |
10 | For a fraction the ball wavered in flight , Davies running a few paces as if in pursuit to help the ball on its way . |
11 | As soon as you can walk well , try some very gentle jogging , running a few paces then walking . |
12 | I had gone a few paces when there was a loud crashing explosion behind me . |
13 | She gave a slight , sad smile , stood up and took a few paces round the bedroom . |
14 | He took a few paces forward and leaned over Willie 's small thin shoulders . |
15 | She took a few paces forward . |
16 | The guards behind Rincewind backed away , and their captain took a few paces to the right . |
17 | I took a few paces towards her , filling the air with the sweet music of my song . |
18 | She gave Nana a quick , guilty glance and saw the old woman , arms still folded , standing a few paces apart , maintaining her vacant expression . |
19 | ROS : ( Worriedly — he walks a few paces towards HAMLET 's exit . ) |
20 | After a moment she felt herself lifted and carried a few paces . |
21 | The vole pointed a few paces further along . |
22 | She came back slowly , thoughtfully , and stood a few paces in front of him as she lit up . |
23 | ‘ Trouble with this door , ’ Deuce explained to Nicholas , who stood a few paces away sipping his champagne too quickly and ignoring the come-on of one of the dancing youths . |
24 | Ben , following a few paces behind , gave a small laugh , but it was unrelated to his father 's comment . |
25 | From the road we could see them walking , small dark figures in the white desert , the young bride trailing a few paces behind her husband , with the wind beating her dress . |