Example sentences of "[pers pn] [be] [adj] as the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But they were powerless as the vet broke no law . |
| 2 | Yes I think , so erm er I , I think really it 's that as the movement gathers pace and landlords , or small landlords and other people who have prospered under the old scheme , try and gain admission they are blocked |
| 3 | ‘ There 's nice to see you back , it 's quiet as the grave in by here on my own . ’ |
| 4 | It was apparent as the light grew that the rocks which lay scattered among the trees had at one time been arranged in order . |
| 5 | But he was helpless as the Australian threw seven birdies at him . |
| 6 | The whole town knew he was silent as the tomb , a man of deep thoughts , none of them revealed ; or possibly a man of no thoughts at all . |