Example sentences of "[coord] [verb] [prep] [conj] a [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 It is about morality , and morality can not be judged according to the quality of our intentions , or according to whether a practice is socially sanctioned .
2 The reason for prescribing this medication , and the plan for its use should be explained to the patient and agreed upon before a prescription is supplied .
3 Turns round and looks as if a bus had hit it .
4 The sitting-room was long , and looked as if a child had been let loose with buckets of primary colours .
5 She gasps , and jumps as if a weasel has bitten her backside .
6 But add to that a recession that can cut turnover in half and it 's no wonder that designers are becoming more commercially minded .
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