Example sentences of "as they [vb base] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Together they were the opposite of women who will nod and nod as they pretend to listen to another , waiting for the first pause of breath to muscle in with the growing pains and glories of their own house , the impatience showing on their faces as they wait . |
| 2 | It issues " D " notices advising that those matters listed should not be published as they require to remain secret for security reasons . |
| 3 | Collectively , these statutes enable the police to stop and search suspects and ask for personal details , to enter forcibly and search private properties , to detain suspects for questioning for up to 72 hours and to use as much discretion as they require to impose bans or conditions on marches or assemblies . |
| 4 | My Lords , is the Minister that nearly half of all surgical units are cutting back on operations a third are giving priority to patients of G P fund holders and more than half of the N H S Trust er er have a facing a steep rise in emergency admissions of the G Ps that as they fight to get beds for their patients . |
| 5 | It 's only when their special tree is threatened that the two girls become friends as they fight to protect it . |
| 6 | ‘ We hope to bring our African brethren , who we in the western world have exploited so much in past centuries , some of the spiritual heritage of our European Christian culture in the form of the contemplative monastic life which in time will be adapted and enriched by the beauty and spontaneity of African worship and culture as they come to join us , ’ said Sister Bernadette . |
| 7 | Adults gradually come to recognize and forgive nameaphasia , probably as they come to experience it more and more themselves . |
| 8 | But as soon as they come to rest the wings close and the animals become completely cryptic again . |
| 9 | Just as important , gay men are beginning to recognize other connections as they come to understand male sexual abuse and male violence , whilst white lesbians are making the connections with their racism . |
| 10 | With so much more volatility in markets , it is perhaps inevitable that greater stress will be put on senior executives as they strive to adapt to , and cope with , ever faster changes . |
| 11 | The perfectionist who announces ‘ I avoid nothing because of anxiety ’ is again fooling him/herself as they strive to do everything perfectly all the time , because not to do so creates anxiety . |
| 12 | The Act is seen as a step towards the Government 's policy to reform and simplify the property market , although it will add to the burden of estate agents as they strive to survive in what continues to be a testing market . |
| 13 | But is it really possible for researchers to remember details of conversations as they claim to do ? |
| 14 | The lake 's many arms , and its very irregular shape with constrictions here and twists of direction there , contribute greatly to its fascinating charm as they combine to provide a series of dramatic changes of vista and of interest . |
| 15 | Mercutio is in high spirits , teasing Romeo about his love as they prepare to go to the Capulet masked ball . |
| 16 | Now the 'Dall will look to ‘ Sambo ’ McNaughton , James McNaughton , Alistair McGuile , John Carson and Leonard McKeegan as they prepare to battle against their great north Antrim rivals . |
| 17 | With the consumer industry and media boffins jamming up behind one another to support the unquestionably fine ideals of conservation , one can only wish that they would ask themselves as they prepare to board one more rolling bandwagon whether they really have anything to add to what has already been said . |
| 18 | Manufacturers are rubbing their hands in glee as they prepare to cash in on the success . |
| 19 | SOME families are more given to kissing than others ; one sees them at railway stations kissing a whole carriage-full of friends as they prepare to say goodbye . |
| 20 | Ireland survey the wreckage of their worst ever Five Nations campaign as they prepare to leave for New Zealand . |
| 21 | The accident provided councillors on Orkney with fresh ammunition as they prepare to put their case for stricter controls on shipping in the area to Lord Donaldson , who is expected to visit Orkney next week as part of his inquiry following the Braer disaster . |
| 22 | And I am certain he would love to have been given the chance to impress the NIBA selectors as they prepare to pick the side for next month 's senior championship in Dublin . |
| 23 | A GROUP of charity cyclists are appealing for support as they prepare to cover the 950 miles from Lands End to John O'Groats . |
| 24 | Jill Desborough 's figures appear to be looking with disdain at what is going on around them as they prepare to walk off the set . |
| 25 | KEVIN KEEGAN has dangled an international carrot in front of his Newcastle players as they prepare to face Wolves ' ex-England man Steve Bull today . |
| 26 | Galway 's All Ireland semi-final win is now history , and counts for little as they prepare to face defending champions Kilkenny . |
| 27 | TRADITION comes down firmly on Clan na Gael 's side as they prepare to face Maghery in the Armagh senior championship final at the Athletic Grounds today ( 3.30 ) . |
| 28 | Galway 's All Ireland semi-final win is now history , and counts for little as they prepare to face defending champions Kilkenny . |
| 29 | MIDDLESBROUGH have been hit by injuries as they prepare to concentrate on their Second Division promotion challenge . |
| 30 | But it averted the nightmare prospect of four consecutive defeats as they prepare to end their marathon season against Germany in Detroit next Saturday . |