Example sentences of "as it [verb] [adj] [conj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | But as far as being anal about my equipment , as some guys are , I do n't really give a shit as long as it sounds good and works . |
2 | When Vietnam got nasty , many bands were finally forced out of their apathy as it became apparent that things like conscription were bringing matters pretty close to home . |
3 | When Vietnam got nasty , many bands were finally forced out of their apathy as it became apparent that things like conscription were bringing matters pretty close to home . |
4 | In the early 1970s the cynical and exploitative role of multinational companies appeared to be confirmed as it became clear that Shell and BP , the latter half-owned by the British government , were the principal source of oil supplies to the outlawed Smith regime of Rhodesia . |
5 | In the final hours , as it became clear that Manitoba would not have time to approve the Accord , the federal government announced that it would ask the Supreme Court for an extension of the ratification deadline . |
6 | Graham Taylor selected Clough as it became clear that Nottingham Forest have finally signed a transfer form which makes the striker the first summer addition to Souness 's squad . |
7 | As soon as it became clear that Miss Trunchbull had completely disappeared from the scene , the excellent Mr Trilby was appointed Head Teacher in her place . |
8 | The concern about population trends emerged as it became evident that population growth was declining and that the birth rate , in particular , was falling rapidly . |
9 | Alexandra grew even crosser as it became obvious that Matthew had been invited in his own right . |
10 | The anonymous writer of 1497 said that apart from London there were only two towns of importance in the country , Bristol and York , but in this he was misinformed , as it seems likely that Norwich , which had undoubtedly had a period of difficulties in the early fifteenth century , had begun to recover about 1465 or 1470 , and was on the way to becoming the second wealthiest city in the land , as it was in the 1520s . |