Example sentences of "as [pron] go off [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Maybe it had some bearing on Uncle Fred 's last words to me as I went off to do my National Service in the army . |
| 2 | I never complained as I went off to watch West Ham that afternoon , having scoffed his portion of chips . |
| 3 | As soon as the off-licence opened I bought a dozen cans of Norseman lager , hefting the packs under my arm as I went off to find a quiet corner of the station where I could guzzle them in peace . |
| 4 | ‘ What sort of accommodation have you got in Harwich ? ’ she asked , as we went off to sit down in the lounge . |
| 5 | ‘ Certainly , sir , ’ Theda replied , and turned as he went off to find in Mrs Alderley 's face a look of blank astonishment . |