Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] [noun] as [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 31 | He listed his experience as a fourteen-year-old ‘ irregular ’ in Ireland and his knowledge of the ‘ rudiments of Musketry , Bayonet Fighting and Squad Drill ’ which he had acquired during his four months of under-age service at Worcester . |
| 32 | Was Costello simply upping his profile as a serious performer by hanging out with egghead musicians whose forte is Shostakovich rather than Chuck Berry ? |
| 33 | However , President Mikhail Gorbachev , as CPSU general secretary , once again demonstrated his skill as a political tactician to sway the voting on key issues in his favour . |
| 34 | As such it underlined Clinton 's growing reputation for resilience and once again demonstrated his effectiveness as a campaigning politician . |
| 35 | In those days the fieldworker retained his status as a privileged stranger and proceeded to make a catalogue of ancient manners and customs much as if he were a policeman investigating a crime . |
| 36 | He described his daughter as a shy , inoffensive and sensitive girl and a private person . |
| 37 | Jailing him for three and a half years Judge Richard Lowry described his behaviour as a dreadful crime . |
| 38 | His narrative reveals Geertz ( almost ) capable of being a player himself , helping to establish his credibility as a knowing ‘ reader ’ of cockfighting and supporting his claims for the activity 's wider anthropological significance . |
| 39 | LIVERPUDLIAN professional golfer Karl ‘ Hitman ’ Woodward ( 42 ) , was today aiming to establish his claim as the longest driver in the world . |
| 40 | Either Kuzmitch was lying ( and defectors often do ) , or Blake was a very clever spy who , despite the temptation to confide in Kuzmitch and thus get better treatment , maintained his role as a long-term sleeper agent . |
| 41 | Although no clear winner emerged from the debate , most commentators believed that Clinton had performed well enough to consolidate his position as the leading contender . |
| 42 | In Dublin today Charlton will send out the Republic against Northern Ireland in an attempt to take the points that would virtually ensure participation in the World Cup finals next summer in Italy , a feat guaranteed to consolidate his status as a modern Irish hero . |
| 43 | He caught his breath as the black fringes of her lashes swept upwards and the golden eyes met his . |
| 44 | In a philosophical mood he would describe his loneliness as an occupational hazard . |
| 45 | Windows has thousands , whereas OS/2 seems to be bereft of the kind of volume of applications that would signal it acceptance as the standard operating system . |
| 46 | McMurdo and Waugh paid their share but Johnstone prevaricated until 1989 when Sheriff Officers acting for the brewery issued arrestment orders ‘ freezing ’ Johnstone 's wages from his work in broadcasting and sports journalism , where he eventually found his niche as a witty and streetwise commentator . |
| 47 | As already noted , the administrative receiver starts his life as a contractual appointee , though he occupies a position recognised and reinforced by statute and may not be removed save by order of the court : section 45(1) . |
| 48 | He used his poetry as an autobiographical outlet , incorporating detailed personal matter about his illness into the dull routine of conventional composition and translation . |
| 49 | It is not clear whether Lancaster 's men were in arms or not , but Mortimer regarded his absence as a sufficient threat to raise a force in the king 's name , and on the way back to London from Salisbury in the company of the king this force encountered Lancaster 's men near Winchester . |
| 50 | I got the impression he regarded his editorship as the high point of his life . |
| 51 | She 'd fallen in love with Antonio at first sight , but did n't trust his fidelity as a future husband . |
| 52 | We have been able to consolidate our position as the major private label breakfast cereal supplier to the French market and enjoy further growth in other European markets . |
| 53 | You could even enjoy your wine-tasting as a pre-dinner drink , as you wo n't need your car for this short journey . |
| 54 | Police say they 'll treat her remarks as a formal complaint . |
| 55 | Police say they 'll treat her remarks as a formal complaint . |
| 56 | However , this year Mildred was older and hopefully wiser ( at any rate she was more full of good intentions than ever ) and she was quite determined to lose her reputation as the worst witch in the school . |
| 57 | Under new proposals expected to be brought in by the IAAF , starters are likely to lose their power as the final judges of what is a false start . |
| 58 | Chiswick , at about that time , was enjoying its reputation as a healthy environment which one resident , Dr. W. Rose recommended to many people including Thomas Bentley , the partner to Josiah Wedgwood , and the manager of that famous Staffordware depot at Chelsea . |
| 59 | The dining room seats a maximum of 48 covers , which has tended to inhibit its use as a public restaurant during the peak season . |
| 60 | Imaging their amazement as the single peach on the tree grows to enormous proportions and James climbs aboard for the journey of a lifetime . |