► be sent into action· He declared that French soldiers will not be sent into action in Iraq.
► sent a chill through The sound of his dark laugh sent a chill through her. ► sent a chill down ... spine There was something in his tone that sent a chill down Melissa’s spine (=made her very frightened). ► be sent into exile· The old leaders were removed from power and sent into exile.
► sent ... flying William hit Jack on the head and sent his glasses flying. ► sent to the front He joined the army, and was immediately sent to the front. ► sent shock waves through The child’s murder sent shock waves through the neighborhood. ► sent ... spirits soaring Adam’s smile sent her spirits soaring. ► sent ... sprawling a blow which sent him sprawling ► be sent for trial (also be committed for trial British English)· Smith's lawyer battled to stop him being sent for trial in Britain.