Example sentences of "as he [verb] [pron] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The older man 's bushy grey brows rose as he shot her a penetrating glance . |
| 2 | I do n't want it , ’ she snapped as he handed her a large vodka and tonic , then took such a huge gulp that she nearly choked . |
| 3 | Now it is the most dangerous , ’ says Carl Howorth , co-ordinator for CARE , as he gives us a guided tour of the city . |
| 4 | Like Alexei , he had nails on the ends of his fingers instead of talons , and he stared at Alexei 's hands as he gave him a filled cup , then raised his eyes and bowed solemnly . |
| 5 | ‘ What , Hilary ? ’ he grated roughly as he gave her a little shake . |
| 6 | Laura told Ross now as he poured himself a cool drink . |
| 7 | So I wrapped up the conversation as rudely as someone on Newsnight trying to silence a politician , just as he dealt me a social body blow . |