Example sentences of "it is [adv] [adj] as [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some alterations have been made to it , such as substituting a cast-iron beam for the original timber one , but it is basically intact as built , and interested visitors can see it on application to the Coal Board 's local area office . |
| 2 | It is as nonsensical as measuring the power of English kings solely in the light of unusual incidents occurring in the marches against Scotland . |
| 3 | It is as enjoyable as feeling gently hungry or amorous . |
| 4 | It is as rude as spitting to turn the soles of your feet toward anyone , so stretching your legs in front of you becomes nearly impossible . |
| 5 | It is so presented as to invite us to see no difference between on the one hand management appointed by , acting for , and accountable to owners , and on the other union representatives appointed by , acting for , and accountable to employees . |