Example sentences of "be [verb] [verb] [adv] [adv] as " in BNC.

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1 Much would depend on the exact state of affairs in Ireland and something would depend on the success of the Progressive parties in patching up a new electoral pact ( although after the events of 1912 and 1913 it could not be expected to work as well as in 1910 ) , but all of these factors would operate in the broad context of a probable Unionist victory .
2 Whilst we agree with the sentiments in MPG6 , paragraph 85 , that the planning system should be expected to work as efficiently as possible in expediting minerals applications , we believe the quality of decision-making is more important than its speed , given the significant issues involved .
3 Whilst we agree with the sentiments in MPG6 , paragraph 85 , that the planning system should be expected to work as efficiently as possible in expediting minerals applications , we believe the quality of decision-making is more important than its speed , given the significant issues involved .
4 Here he would be forced to work as hard as the people among whom he lived .
5 Contracts would normally run for three years and applicants would be required to start as soon as possible .
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