Example sentences of "[vb pp] as [pron] [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He had come as he did each day with bread from the baker 's iron oven that stood open to the lane in the souk . |
| 2 | Lucy was also aware that Doreen 's previous anger appeared to have vanished as she carried refilled plates back to the long table , where she chatted and laughed with the men and the two guides . |
| 3 | Fresh herbs , and green leafy vegetables , such as spinach and ‘ greens ’ , are also recommended as they contain anti-fungal agents . |
| 4 | Patrick , a former soldier , was alone on an around the world adventure when he was shot as he resisted two men who tried to take his cash and camera . |
| 5 | ‘ Call in anytime , ’ the hospitable ladies further invited as they rallied reluctant dogs and piled into the car to go and collect the men . |
| 6 | If the Prince of Wales had not stood up and spoken as he did that day , the government might have remained entrenched on the subject for considerably longer than it was . |
| 7 | Lilley : Nothing will be spared as he scrutinises social security expenditure |
| 8 | Anna had been suddenly struck as she pushed open Pricewell 's double glass doors , by the ‘ Vacancy ’ notice pasted to the inside of it . |
| 9 | In this latest attack a nineteen year old woman was sexually assaulted as she crossed this footbridge walking home . |
| 10 | With only fifteen yards to go Crisp tightened as he felt Red Rum 's presence but it was his dying effort and only lasted for a second . |
| 11 | The bluefin is heavily fished as it fetches high prices in Japan where it is sold for as much as $40 a pound . |
| 12 | The National Gallery must be very satisfied to have concluded as it did last week . |
| 13 | Big words like ‘ ambulance ’ and ‘ elephant ’ are easily learned as they have readily-recognized shapes . |
| 14 | The hectic flush on Isabel 's face gradually faded as she watched fitzAlan leave . |
| 15 | My cynicism about the event burgeoned as I walked past stalls displaying rustic-effect patio furniture , cushion covers embroidered with pheasants , and the kind of waxed country overwear that is increasingly seen sported by commuters on the tube these days . |
| 16 | Aldermaston was chosen as it met these requirements . |