Example sentences of "went out as " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the stars soon lost their sheen and went out as the first strain of light eased away the darkness . |
| 2 | Ever since you went away we have been unable to get the fire to burn ; even if we borrowed a light from the neighbours it went out as soon as we brought it in . " |
| 3 | When at last he went out as the dusk was gathering she was very glad to see him go . |
| 4 | He scrutinised her closely as she lowered her legs to the floor and his hand went out as she stood . |
| 5 | That afternoon , while the same wind , now freshened , still blew across the island and off into the North Sea , Esmerelda and I went out as usual , and stopped off at the shed to pick up the dismantled kite . |
| 6 | Oxford came next they went out as favourites and were confident of pulling home first … |