Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pos pn] [noun] as the " in BNC.
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1 | They 'd as soon relinquish their privileges as the Seven . ’ |
2 | Natural philosophers of the seventeenth century would present their work as the search for order in a universe regulated by an intelligent Creator . |
3 | IF THE space station dies , or is substantially slimmed down , the Superconducting Super Collider ( SSC ) , under construction in Ellis County , Texas , will claim its title as the biggest science project . |
4 | Elected in 1978 , it is hardly surprising that John Paul should see his task as the re-establishment of order and confidence on pretty traditional lines , though his charismatic personality shown forth throughout the world in an unending series of exciting international tours for a time almost concealed what was going on . |
5 | The angel of God ( at this stage in Israelite writing just another way of referring to God himself calls ) a second time : ‘ By myself I have sworn … because you have done this , and have not withheld your son , your only son , I will indeed bless you , and I will multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore . |
6 | Lindsey swallowed a mouthful of too-hot coffee , feeling it burn her throat as the cup rattled into the saucer . |
7 | If it was , it would jeopardise its position as the gateway to China . ’ |
8 | The Branch has formed a local Management Committee to operate the Lodge on behalf of the Association within agreed guidelines and , judging from the number of applications specifically for The White House , Bexhill-on-Sea will retain its reputation as the retirement centre of the South . |
9 | If FUNCINPEC emerged as a clear victor , Prince Ranariddh might supplant his father as the natural leader of Cambodia . |
10 | For example , Zambian government officials claimed that a story ( in the Times of Zambia , June 23rd 1970 ) to the effect that clothing factory workers believed they might lose their jobs as the result of a new duty on imported cloth , was the work of clever lobbying by clothing manufacturers and retailers . |
11 | In his position as the British Prime Minister , Harold Macmillan announced , in July 1961 , that the British government wished to negotiate joining the Common Market , i.e. the European Economic Community , but the French President , de Gaulle , fearing that France would lose her position as the leader of the six member countries , was not keen on the British , entry , despite the agreement of the other five nations , The special relationship that Britain had with the U.S.A. was also disliked by de Gaulle and , in any event , the French government wanted special provisions to protect French agriculture , so he effectively blocked Britain 's entry into the E.E.C . |
12 | I know the Faculty as a whole appreciates your stature as pioneer in this particular area of the field , Dwight , and if you can consolidate your position as the Machin man , you should be a cinch for tenure . |