Example sentences of "[pron] [vb past] [adv] far [conj] [v-ing] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I got as far as unpacking my summer wear … ! ! ’ |
| 2 | I thought I was quite a reasonable driver , I got as far as running at the front in World Sports Car Championships erm finished on the podium several times in International Formula Three erm |
| 3 | Typically , teen magazines like Smash Hits , were soon on the case and presented them as a ‘ new ’ band , although none went as far as dubbing them the customary , overnight success . |
| 4 | They said they would send it , they got so far as taking her address , but she changed her mind , she wanted to wear it that night . |
| 5 | They went as far as offering to pay him a retainer on top of his rep salary for two years . |
| 6 | He got as far as lifting his head and getting one shoulder off the seat , but then collapsed back onto the leather , and let his eyes close . |