Example sentences of "be [vb pp] act [prep] a [noun] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs C. McBean will be approached to act as a pianist . |
| 2 | The surface of the tablet can be programmed to act as a menu that selects standard options from the program so that the keyboard need only be used for selecting the main functions . |
| 3 | The surface of the tablet can also be programmed to act as a menu that selects standard options from the program so that the keyboard need only be used for selecting major functions or entering text . |
| 4 | The car 's number in gold shaded black and a maker 's transfer appeared in the left hand upper panel of the bulkhead balanced by a glass bullseye in the right hand one , over which a red slide could be moved to act as a tail lamp . |
| 5 | In 1274 he is to be found acting as a baron of the Exchequer . |
| 6 | But when it is a question of instant recall , your notes must be compiled to act as a memory-trigger for the more important facts . |
| 7 | ( 1 ) if he ceases to be qualified to act as a solicitor under Section 1 of the Solicitors Act 1974 , or , in the case of a registered foreign lawyer his name is struck off the register of foreign lawyers or his registration is suspended or cancelled . |
| 8 | ( 1 ) if he ceases to be qualified to act as a solicitor under Section 1 of the Solicitors Act 1974 , or , in the case of a registered foreign lawyer his name is struck off the register of foreign lawyers or his registration is suspended or cancelled . |