Example sentences of "as [subord] [v-ing] [adv] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In its varied type-faces , its symbols of mourning — lilies , the reaping sickle , the portrait photograph framed in lines as if hanging on a wall — and its verses from Longfellow , this seemed an almost Victorian celebration of death . |
| 2 | His eyes sought Dora as if throwing down a challenge and Melissa saw her draw herself upright , her nostrils flaring . |
| 3 | As you 'd expect strong traces of the surging Pixies sound remain , but they 're delivered with a more melodic , playful edge , almost as if splitting up the band has allowed the real Black to emerge . |
| 4 | as if following up a train of thought , he looked across at Joe , saying , ‘ I wonder if those thieving scoundrels will be on the prowl again tonight ? ’ and Joe answered , ‘ I should n't think they 'd have the nerve to make a third trip , not in the same week , anyway . ’ |
| 5 | A policeman held out his arms as if heading off a loose horse . |
| 6 | as if explaining away the downright lies and beautiful evasions of his Westerns , this is the one ( echoing Fort Apache , 1948 ) that concludes with the idea that if the legend is better than the truth then you should ‘ print the legend ’ . |
| 7 | She looked at him for a moment as if weighing up the consequences of telling the truth for once . |
| 8 | Joshua looked into his eyes , as if weighing up the strength of his anger and calculating the possible effect of even further defiance . |
| 9 | The tourists crossing the grassy space now were respectfully quiet , smiling , as if walking down the nave of a vast cathedral . |
| 10 | As they hopped out of Armstrong , Fenella leaned in through the meter window as if paying off a real cab . |
| 11 | Candy held up her hands as if warding off a blow . |
| 12 | Her hand lifted and touched the medallion at her breast , as if warding off an evil spirit . |