Example sentences of "[noun pl] [verb] [adv] as " in BNC.
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| 1 | The fingers clenched jerkily as the arms flailed at the sides of the grave , tossing dirt aside in an attempt to gain a purchase on the soft earth . |
| 2 | She opened her eyes and saw a river , its surface shaking beneath the icy draught , the ducks bobbing slightly as they followed one another , seeking sanctuary . |
| 3 | Cyclists , like other road users , must obey the traffic signs erected generally as required along roads . |
| 4 | Cyclists , like other road users , must obey the traffic signs erected generally as required along roads . |
| 5 | Cyclists , like other road users , must obey the traffic signs erected generally as required along roads . |
| 6 | Her face taut with anger , Gina 's fingers trembled uncontrollably as she fumbled with the unfamiliar fastening of the seatbelt . |
| 7 | So , the legs are responsible for starting the forward swing , but not by forcing them to drive the hips forward , but by creating a solid foundation from which the left side can pull against , compelling the legs to drive forward as the coil spring unwinds . |
| 8 | With a sudden surge of defiance she tossed back her head , sending her long wheat-coloured mane rippling over her shoulders , her eyes flashing challengingly as she pulled the microphone free of its stand . |
| 9 | But as the anorexia progressed , my walks became longer as well as more frequent and , if I decided to follow the perimeter of the school grounds , could last for up to three hours . |
| 10 | Their lips met again as Diana presented Charles with a polo trophy — but it was the kiss of friends rather than lovers . |
| 11 | His eyes narrowed speculatively as they watched her in the mirror . |
| 12 | Candy 's blue eyes narrowed suspiciously as she prowled round Rory like a tiny bird of prey inspecting its dinner . |
| 13 | His eyes narrowed dangerously as he stared down at her . |
| 14 | The pre-modern relationship which prevailed for centuries has just as enduring an influence . |
| 15 | When he re-crossed the clearing , he barely spared a glance at the three lifeless black shapes scattered there as he sped past . |
| 16 | " There he is , " she whispered excitedly , and pointed out a young man of about João 's age , whose lips moved constantly as he said a rosary . |
| 17 | She made no attempt to conceal her surprise , her eyes widening slightly as she said , ‘ You mean you think he should remain a bachelor — all his life ? ’ |
| 18 | ( 5.2 ) unc ( claims all variables and private channels claimed by the , claims as input ( output ) channels all channels occurring only as inputs ( outputs ) among the . ) |
| 19 | The words blurred again as the strange mist returned , thicker this time . |
| 20 | The need for the adequate provision of permanent residential homes increases substantially as the mentally handicapped child grows up . |
| 21 | The Co-ordinator and tutors meet collectively as the MAC twice termly and as a Stage I examinations committee termly . |
| 22 | Then the tiniest of smiles came to her lips , the muscles about her eyes relaxing slightly as she saw . |
| 23 | The Benedictines nodded genially as the procession clattered past . |
| 24 | Wedged inside that drum he drowned , his little legs waggling pathetically as he gulped and squirmed and tried to get his arms into a position from which he could lever himself out . |
| 25 | Gavin 's eyes shone rapturously as he ran off stage and gripped Josh enthusiastically by the arms . |
| 26 | Her eyes widened involuntarily as she felt the virile power of him against her , but his expression remained unchanged . |
| 27 | Glancing surreptitiously around , she glimpsed knowing smiles and heads drawn close as people whispered . |
| 28 | Her eyes opened slowly as he drew back . |
| 29 | Carrie 's eyes opened reluctantly as he fumbled with her buttoned dress and she saw the small round damp spot on the ceiling . |
| 30 | Birds sang riotously in the thick foliage , and squirrels squawked indignantly as they passed . |