Example sentences of "[art] [adv] as [pron] [verb] the " in BNC.

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1 ‘ What makes you think I am alone here ? ’ she asked him , relenting a little as they mounted the stairs .
2 The Brigadier was panting a little as they reached the top of the slope .
3 Harriet , resolute behind the wheel , increased speed a little as they neared the town .
4 Sophie 's heart sank a little as she saw the grim line of his mouth but his eyes at first showed open admiration as they swept over her .
5 Letty sniffed a little as she made the tea .
6 Sarah turned her head away a little as she passed the bench .
7 Her shoulders slumped a little as she sucked the smoke into her lungs .
8 She began to relax a little as she neared the department where she worked , then realised that any vague notion that she might slip into her office without anyone noticing was a non-starter — everybody seemed to be looking at her !
9 Her voice was shaking a little as she put the important question to him .
10 Her spirits rose a little as she opened the door and peered inside .
11 I giggle a little as I fetch the little dark blue jacket I bought at the same time : it was rather extravagant to buy both but they seemed to belong together .
12 I wept a little as I climbed the creaky stairs , and when I got into the attic I knelt down beside the bed , put my hands together and prayed .
13 His hand shook a little as he inserted the key in the lock .
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