Example sentences of "as they [verb] [prep] the same " in BNC.

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1 More generally on durability , it seems that the requirement that the goods be of merchantable quality is a continuing requirement that they will continue to be of merchantable quality for a reasonable period after delivery so long as they remain in the same apparent state as that in which they were delivered , apart from normal wear and tear .
2 In Lambert v. Lewis ( 1981 H.L. ) Lord Diplock said that the condition of fitness for purpose was a continuing obligation ‘ that the goods will continue to be fit for that purpose for a reasonable time after delivery , so long as they remain in the same apparent state and condition as that in which they were delivered , apart from normal wear and tear . ’
3 But it will be hard to accept that these people are serious about democracy — or can do much more to further its cause — so long as they stay in the same party as democracy-haters .
4 Presumably the washed-up film hoofer and the prima ballerina are thinking about each other as a preliminary to working together , falling in love and starting a bright new phase of their respective careers together ; and no doubt their movements ‘ unconsciously ’ fall into a complementary rhythm as they dance to the same music .
5 Anthropologists , following Evans-Pritchard 's lead , have reacted against this way of seeing primitive , or non-literate , peoples , and maintained that they do not act as they do for the same reasons that neurotics act in Western society .
6 They put on separate roadshows as they appeared at the same event for the first time since Mr Major 's statement in the House of Commons .
7 ‘ Your lips are even redder now , ’ he murmured , his face close to hers as they crouched over the same clump of fruit .
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