Example sentences of "[prep] [subord] a [noun] were " in BNC.
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| 1 | place , on the other hand , is a determination of space as a coincidence of event and geography that is itself productive of meaning : as if a film were made only to be seen in one place , not another . |
| 2 | as if her skin were too tight for her , as if a tornado were spinning inside her , whirling her into a silent frenzy . |
| 3 | John felt , not understanding ‘ as if a virgin were taking off her knickers in front of him . |
| 4 | If th'guts 'd been griping and grinding like as if a corkscrew were twisting there , thee 'ud have done the same . |
| 5 | Thus the early discomfort is described by one author as ‘ a sensation of tingling or pricking which comes and goes suddenly , as if a fly were settling down ’ . |
| 6 | All armchairs were filled , mainly with men , most of them sipping champagne , as if a flight were something to be celebrated , like a wedding . |
| 7 | as if a puzzle were suddenly solved . |
| 8 | as if a finger were put on the naked soul ! |