Example sentences of "this [noun sg] as it [verb] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is important not to soak potatoes , as this leaches out the vitamin , and not to overcook cabbage and other green vegetables , as heat gradually destroys Vitamin C. Rosehip tea is also an excellent source of this vitamin , as is fresh lemon juice , which is permissible on this diet as it contains little sugar . |
| 2 | Faces in the hall registered distress at this price as it became clear to many of those present that they would be unable to win anything with their limited sources . |
| 3 | ‘ From today the title and emblem of The Scotsman will be carried by this locomotive as it carries thousands of Scots , English and other nationalities on their leisure and business journeys between the great cities of Scotland and England , ’ he said . |
| 4 | The Government has wisely ensured that it has the powers , under section 116 of the Planning and Compensation Act , to amend this regime as it sees fit . |
| 5 | PLC- γ is also a member of this family as it contains two SH2 domains ( filled boxes ) and one SH3 domain ( hatched box ) . |
| 6 | Babies have very immature immune systems and rely upon breast milk to make up for this deficiency as it contains protective factors . |
| 7 | ‘ I , myself , have been observing this jet as it gets ready for take-off and there is a definite smell of fuel . ’ |