Example sentences of "it [modal v] [verb] as a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some people have felt that this borrowing from Dorothy and others shows a certain egotism on Wordsworth 's part , but it was his method as an artist to absorb things into himself , and think of them for a long period before writing them down ; nor is it necessary to maintain , in any case , that the ‘ I ’ of a Wordsworth poem is necessarily the poet himself — it may stand as a universal shorthand symbol with which the reader can equally identify . |
| 2 | To most westerners it may appear as a mere decorative embellishment reflecting the ubiquitous presence of the Cobra all over India , or possessing some remote significance in terms of local superstition or religious belief . |
| 3 | It may come as a greater surprise to discover that much humbler , less social insects than bees can also show features of learning and memory . |
| 4 | To human beings it might appear as a random jumble of instrumentation , but to those of the Doctor 's civilisation one glance at its internal configuration would enable the pilot to work out his position in time and space . |
| 5 | It might come as a huge blow to your ego , but there are women in this world who wo n't fall in a gibbering little heap at your feet every time you spare them a smile or a word . |
| 6 | The book is complementary to Durant and Fabb 's Literary Studies in Action , published by Routledge in the Interface series in 1990 , and in many ways it could serve as a useful introduction to that volume . |
| 7 | It could go as a joint European-American force , or as a purely European one . |
| 8 | According to Dr D.W.F. James , the then Director of the Polytechnic of Wales , the government 's decision was a reflection of its desire not to rock the boat and was connected with arguments about the Welsh language , arguments which had already saved Bangor Normal College from merging with the University College of North Wales so that it could develop as a Welsh medium teacher-training college . |
| 9 | It could act as a severe political deterrent . |
| 10 | This ‘ stamp ’ would emphasise to users the cost of the health service since it would appear as a separate tax item on the pay slip , and would therefore increase in line with earnings and not prices . |
| 11 | If this chemical were released into the air surrounding the leaves , it would act as a first line of defence , repelling aphids with an eye on predation . |
| 12 | In addition to examining ways to generate resources it would act as a consultative group linking potential donors and beneficiaries . |
| 13 | It would act as a further incentive for conglomerates to enforce their Chinese Walls for fear of being sued for damages by investors , particularly other market players , who suspect the conglomerate to be trading on the basis of inside information . |
| 14 | ‘ No matter , it will serve as a useful antidote to what they will try and inculcate you with at school , that 's its chief virtue . |
| 15 | Finally , it will serve as a general purpose mini line mixer . |
| 16 | I loathe the metal crate in which ‘ Guernica ’ travelled along ‘ the most controversial kilometre in the history of contemporary art ’ , to settle in its new mansion , where it will serve as a pernicious example to future generations . |
| 17 | With the Sparcstation 10 costing what is does , this is not the machine to bring ISDN to everybody 's desktop , however it will serve as a valuable platform for demonstrating its potential . |
| 18 | If the Lurgan Blues collect the McKillop Cup , it will serve as a tasty aperitif for Sunday week 's big match at Croke Park . |
| 19 | It will stand as a permanent memorial to the man whose generosity has so benefited the Theatre Collection . |
| 20 | It can come as a considerable shock when reality is forced upon them and their life on return is not as wonderful as they had anticipated . |
| 21 | In particular , the Partnership can help to lever funds from other organizations into inner-city investment projects ; it can assist in the creation of innovative approaches towards inner-urban renewal ; and it can operate as a last-resort funding for worthwhile projects that would not otherwise be implemented . |
| 22 | On the other , it can act as a straightforward PA power amp . |
| 23 | I have discovered a completeness of my mind and body so that it can work as a whole entity , instead of as a jumble of separate limbs , head and torso all working independently of one another . |