Example sentences of "over as though " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Daily Echo protested that West was play-acting — he ‘ rolled over and over as though in great bodily pain ’ , then played a ‘ vigorous ’ game for the rest of the match . |
| 2 | A rod that is propped at 45° to the water , quivering slightly as the current pushes against the line , will suddenly slam over as though it has been struck with a sandbag . |
| 3 | He felt for the monocle dangling against his shirt front and tumbled it between his fingers , over and over as though telling a Rosary . |
| 4 | A whispered ‘ Yes , ’ and he was back on the verandah , supporting himself on the rail , and bending over as though at any moment he might vomit . |
| 5 | She sighed , her expression changed again , and she took her arms away from him , bent over as though hugging herself round the middle . |
| 6 | I have no desire to be watched over as though I were a child — but I promise I 'll let you know if I have any problems . ’ |