Example sentences of "as he [verb] on the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The sharp cold , after his warm exertions , took his breath away for a moment as he hung on the stern of the canoe , but as soon as he had recovered his breath , the Commander struck out for the shore in a strong breaststroke that did not disturb the phosphorescence more than he could help , and barely ruffled the water . |
| 2 | ‘ Any particular section ? ’ asked Hayman as he switched on the lights . |
| 3 | As he switched on the torchlight on the dashboard and began to study the Glory 's manual , Jack again thought of Tina 's angry reaction to the idea that the Ram and Shepherd names might be linked . |
| 4 | Leonora gave him a wavering smile as he switched on the hall light . |
| 5 | She swung her shapely legs inside and began talking as he switched on the ignition . |
| 6 | She watched him as he switched on the light by the bed and drew the curtains . |
| 7 | ‘ I did n't think our destination mattered as long as it was private , ’ Luke countered smoothly as he switched on the light , but Maria did n't believe him . |