► 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.
 The sound of his dark laugh sent a chill through her. There was something in his tone that sent a chill down Melissa’s spine (=made her very frightened).
 There was something in his tone that sent a chill down Melissa’s spine (=made her very frightened).· The old leaders were removed from power and sent into exile.
► sent ... flying William hit Jack on the head and sent his glasses flying.
 William hit Jack on the head and sent his glasses flying. He joined the army, and was immediately sent to the front.
 He joined the army, and was immediately sent to the front. The child’s murder sent shock waves through the neighborhood.
 The child’s murder sent shock waves through the neighborhood. Adam’s smile sent her spirits soaring.
 Adam’s smile sent her spirits soaring. a blow which sent him sprawling
 a blow which sent him sprawling (also be committed for trial British English)· Smith's lawyer battled to stop him being sent for trial in Britain.