Example sentences of "they [prep] [noun] as [adv] [conj] " in BNC.

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1 We try to get continuity of care by links with the local hospital — we 're very lucky at the moment because we have a good geriatric doctor who visits with the almoner and tries to put off taking them into hospital as long as possible .
2 That last bomb had taken out those houses as if it had come with a great grasping fist and scooped them up and crunched them into rubble as easily as if they 'd been made of matchsticks .
3 Apart from that get them into combat as soon as possible .
4 The London Midland region , however which has to run the trains , wants them in service as quickly as possible .
5 It is unlikely at this time of year , and so soon after lifting , but if the plants do show signs of dryness and shrivelling , immerse them in water as completely as possible before heeling in .
6 So what you 're going to do with your casualty that 's swallowed poison is , is sips of water while they are conscious , do n't forget nothing by mouth once anybody is unconscious , and get them to hospital as quickly as you can .
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