Example sentences of "as [noun prp] came [adv] [prep] the " in BNC.

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1 But as Ruth came out of the basement , all she was struck by , quite irrelevantly , was his likeness to Jake ; for an instant she almost thought it was Jake , standing there .
2 The girl looked up as Ebert came back into the hold , her eyes wide , filled with fear .
3 Lyn switched off the set as Stephen came in at the back door .
4 Sophie heaved a long sigh , then looked up as Helen came back to the table , her face drawn and anxious .
5 As Theda came out into the dark hall , she heard someone bustling down the stairs , and recognised Mrs Diggory 's voice .
6 He turned as McKenzie came on to the bridge : ‘ And how are our oil-stained survivors , Chief ? ’
7 ‘ He does n't usually throw tantrums , ’ Ashley said ruefully , as Vitor came round from the boot , ‘ but he has had a very long day . ’
8 Then she forgot her tears as Jack came back into the room .
9 Stevie Gallagher 's shot was brilliantly saved by Andy Blackwood as Dunmurry came back in the second half but the visitors went two ahead through a penalty by Andy McMenamin and the cross from the right was turned in by Gareth Healey for the third with eight minutes left .
10 This is Nigel , ’ Juliet interrupted quickly , as Douglas came in from the garden .
11 ‘ What are ye doin' ? ’ he asked as Luke came out of the room .
12 Her deeply unhappy thoughts were interrupted as Julie came out on the terrace to join her .
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