Example sentences of "[adj] [vb past] [adv prt] as " in BNC.
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| 1 | Two of the three moved off as he arrived , with unconvincing references to waiting papers , but Bruce Davidson stood his ground , enquiring heartily how Francesca was and had she been helpful ? |
| 2 | The only signs of fish life at that time on the glassy surface of the mere were the odd shower of fry as they all leapt out as one . |
| 3 | The patient knew instinctively when and how , and it all worked out as she and her children intended . |
| 4 | They all stood up as though on parade , with the instinctive straight back of the Polynesians . |
| 5 | Hands clapping and bodies swaying , an estimated 9,000 sang along as Calloway ( 85 ) , clad in the ceremonial cap and gown , belted out the tune in his gravely voice . |
| 6 | A telephone hotline service will also be available that will put you in touch with other members who have the same set up as yourself so that you can discuss any problems you have encountered . |
| 7 | His brother Rudolf founded Puma after the two split up as business partners |
| 8 | Then they both looked up as the bedroom window was noisily opened . |
| 9 | They both looked up as the tall figure of Hassan loomed over them . |
| 10 | They both looked up as she entered , but Piers was the first to speak . |
| 11 | They both cried out as they reached and went beyond that white-hot explosion , holding tight as they crested the wave and slowly drifted back to reality . |