Example sentences of "[pron] as a [adj] [noun pl] [noun] " in BNC.

  Next page
No Sentence
1 The French approach to North America had been rather different ; they had penetrated to the interior by the two great river systems , the St. Lawrence and the Mississippi , and began developing them as a single communications route linked by the Great Lakes and running through the hinterland west and north of the British settlements .
2 And with a history of political stability , business freedom and international competitiveness ideal for business to grow and prosper , Singapore has established itself as an excellent telecommunications hub and global business centre .
3 He had known this district all his life , had come back to it as a young police detective for his first major case , and its vitality and capacity for change amazed him .
4 I 'm not a great rhythm player , I do n't look at myself as a great chops dude and arranging is definitely not my forte .
5 To describe oneself as a fine chemicals supplier , therefore , requires self-confidence , not to say courage .
  Next page