Example sentences of "but as he [verb] [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 But as he prepared to switch from the more austere environs of the Treasury , where he saw out the final 16 months of the last Tory Government , Mr Mellor spoke of the importance he and the Prime Minister attached to encouraging artistic excellence and preserving the national heritage .
2 He 's always been a gentle little soul , very loving and friendly with everyone , but as he had to spend 3–4 hours every day on his own at home , we thought we would get another dog as company for him .
3 Volunteer Eileen said : ‘ For half a second I thought it was a hoax but as he began to name the four streets I took him seriously . ’
4 But as he turned to flee , Derek slumped at the wheel , clutching his chest .
5 ‘ Fine , thanks , ’ she murmured , but as he turned to introduce his companion , Olinda Bray , she was shaking inside .
6 But as he tried to run , obscurely aware of danger , the Italian grabbed him .
7 But as he tried to think of his work ( Charles had long since ceased to grace it with the name of ‘ his career ’ ) , his thoughts kept returning to the Steen situation .
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