Example sentences of "as it [vb mod] [verb] [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | ( b ) Show the entry for debtors as it may appear in Grieg 's Balance Sheet at 31 March Year 14 , assuming it is prepared in good style . |
| 2 | It is even of importance to him what the moral tone of the whole society is — shocking as it may seem to libertarians to raise this issue — because freedom and individual diversity can only flourish in a society where there is a general recognition of their worth . |
| 3 | A small sized gravel , ( about 10mm ) can be used for paths , but not for drives , as it would get into tyre treads . |
| 4 | It is not in my body as it might appear to others ( if they put their tongue in my mouth ) but does appear to me ( who has got my tongue in my mouth ) that I have pains . |
| 5 | The investigation of anything happening directly on the river would normally be the responsibility of the River Police , at least until such time as it might lead to inquiries inland . |
| 6 | Asquith , like Campbell-Bannerman , was personally , if somewhat indolently , in favour of reform , but also like his predecessor was extremely cautious about pursuing it , for fear that it would lose as many votes from middle-class taxpayers as it might gain from others . |
| 7 | Not only does the USSR understand the reality of modern war ; she has been given — perhaps uniquely — a glimpse into war as it might occur in future . |
| 8 | Amazing as it must seem to non-Americans , skirmishing for the Republican presidential nomination for the 1996 election has already broken out . |
| 9 | Instruct each individual as it will vary from place to place on the floor . |
| 10 | An animal does indeed strive instinctively to keep alive , much as it will forage for food ( plants in unconscious and less mobile ways do also ) , but , lacking language , it is unduly anthropomorphic to describe this as hoping or aspiring to live to a ripe old age ; except perhaps as a joke . |
| 11 | The character of the town overall will be affected , as it will cut off Haughton , Springfield and Harrowgate Hill . |
| 12 | Fred Sharpe is beginning to regret the decision to buy this ingredient in advance as it will deteriorate in store and may become dangerous before the end of the budget period . |