Example sentences of "as [subord] listen [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She raises her eyes to the wonder of its beauty , sometimes tilting her head as if listening to the music echoing round her . |
| 2 | Inspector Blakelock half turned away from her and bent his head conspiratorially over the mouthpiece as if listening to a confidence . |
| 3 | He looked down , seeing how still the boy had become , as if listening to his words , yet he was still asleep . |
| 4 | She asked for explanations which she received without comment , as if listening to someone who had just incriminated herself . |
| 5 | Usually he would choose the next direction without hesitation , but sometimes he would wait , head cocked , as if listening for far-off sounds . |
| 6 | For a moment he paused at the threshold , but then turned back inside , taking in the sight of an ivory chess set , a small telescope , a number of small fluted carvings , and the fine hangings adorning the wall , observing everything with a cocked head as if listening for something . |