Example sentences of "[vb infin] just as [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you get it right the engine will catch just as it slows almost to a halt and , to the accompaniment of a swirling grey cloud of oily smoke stage right , the hiccupping bass thumping will grow into the irregular loping lumpy grumble of a healthy Pratt 986 . |
| 2 | The general property will exist just as it did — at least on several views of general properties — if the weight of this bottle of wine changes and the napkin is not flattened in the same way . |
| 3 | We can not do just as we like because we are limited , or constrained , by ( i ) the amount of money , or capital , we have ; ( ii ) the inventions , or technology , available ; ( iii ) the space , or land , available ; ( iv ) the resources , such as fuel or timber , or existing roads and buildings ; ( v ) the desires of other human beings which may conflict with ours . |
| 4 | You know if they think they can do just as they like at that age , well I mean er the , the |
| 5 | And now I sha n't need you again this evening , so apart from looking in on Anna from time to time , you may do just as you please . ’ |
| 6 | The leisurely lunch is over and you can now stretch out and do just as you please . |
| 7 | ‘ You think that you can do just as you like — well , you 're wrong . ’ |
| 8 | He can not do just as he pleases . |
| 9 | As usual , he thought he could do just as he pleased , without any regard for the consequences . |
| 10 | It is full of ideas to try out and everyone should do just as it recommends . |
| 11 | Dana thought everyone should do just as she wanted , and why not ? |
| 12 | Ventura can accept files from a large number of programs so formatted text from , say , WordPerfect will appear just as it was typed . |
| 13 | The station was filled with hissing steam engines ( well , it was some time back ) and one decided to belch , steam and whistle just as we passed , thus managing to blow the youngest daughter 's mind , who demanded to be carried on the spot — and at frequent intervals during the rest of the adventure . |
| 14 | Television , it should be remembered , can conserve and celebrate just as it can abbreviate and denature . |
| 15 | I told the witnesses yesterday , you may sit down or stand just as you wish . |