Example sentences of "as [pers pn] approach the " in BNC.
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| 1 | I have a sensation of heat as I approach the fire ; but when I approach the same fire too closely , I have a sensation of pain ; so there is nothing to convince me that something in the fire resembles heat , any more than the pain ; it is just that there must be something in it ( whatever this may turn out to be ) that produces the sensations of heat or pain . |
| 2 | As I approach the flats I do n't try to hide myself . |
| 3 | The bell rings and as I approach the front door I can see Mrs Marsh through the frosted glass . |
| 4 | Troops and supplies were crossing the Benouville bridge as I approached the café . |
| 5 | The café looked deserted as I approached the front door . |
| 6 | As I approached the trench he remarked , ‘ Jesus Christ , Piper ! |
| 7 | As I approached the jeep he recognised me . |
| 8 | As I approached the house , I noticed that my parents ' bedroom light was still on . |
| 9 | As I approached the college the phrase from this passage : ‘ in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving ’ flashed through my mind . |
| 10 | This was not something upon which I wished to dwell , as I approached the narrowest section of the ridge . |
| 11 | As I approached the pool I saw the pug marks of the tigress in the soft earth at the edge of the water . |
| 12 | As I approached the base of the flake all appeared lost , as the only thing visible was the ground far below . |
| 13 | As I approached the bead curtain that hung in place of a door , I was aware of movement behind the strands of wood beads , a rhythmical rising and falling , murmuring , sighing . |
| 14 | As I approached the animal 's rear end he laid back his ears , whickered and began to caper around . |
| 15 | The moment passed and I slowed quickly , dropping to a trot as I approached the Bomb Circle , almost staggering into it , then flinging myself on to the sand inside to lie panting , heaving , gasping , staring at the grey sky and invisible drizzle , spread-eagled in the centre of the rocks . |
| 16 | I hesitated only for a moment as I approached the shop , then walked straight in . |
| 17 | As you approach the time of competition , begin ‘ interval training ’ in your aerobic band by working very hard to raise the pulse rate almost into the anaerobic threshold , then easing up to drop the pulse rate down into the lower third of the band . |
| 18 | Then , as you approach the south , everything changes ; you 'll become aware of the increasing heat and notice the sunblasted mountains , long hot sandy beaches and lively , modern resorts . |
| 19 | As you approach the water put the board in deep enough not to rip the skeg out and push the board a little further out using one hand on the mast . |
| 20 | Take the first turning left for Bouzy and look at the formation of vines on your right as you approach the village . |
| 21 | As you approach the end of your second week do n't even think about cheating ! |
| 22 | As you approach the cave , you notice that someone is there . |
| 23 | As you approach the Peak District National Park from the west across the monotonous Cheshire Plain , past the star-probing Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope , a small blimp on the horizon gradually takes on the classic , pyramidal mountain shape — a sort of mini Mount Fuji . |
| 24 | As you approach the summit of the hill there are various plant species to look out for . |
| 25 | Well as you approach the site from D er from north on the A Nineteen , you can catch glimpses of and also of the houses to the south of Church Lane , |
| 26 | You 're listening as you approach the bathroom door . |
| 27 | You are arriving home — or think you are — and as you approach the garage you try to work your routine magic . |
| 28 | Banbury in the Relief Road ; no problems reported there but do take care as you approach the road works at the junction of the A41 and the A422 . |
| 29 | As you approached the bazaar you passed their showcases , full of the flimsy and barbaric workmanship which the native Egyptians admired . |
| 30 | All her nervousness came back as she approached the post office just ahead of the mail van . |