Example sentences of "as it [verb] this " in BNC.

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1 This academic study was seen as a means of extending , developing and enriching the student 's mind and , in as much as it fulfilled this function , had much to commend it .
2 Erm as it happens this is the area where a spring of mineral water here for er for us to exploit .
3 As fast as it formed this spume was whisked away into the cave from where it was sucked into a natural wind tunnel and finally shot from a huge blow hole towards the centre of Fianuis .
4 As it transpired this was not the best way to support the staff with their problems of low morale .
5 However , as it stands this is far too simple .
6 As it happened this period coincided with the arrival in Vancouver of Andrew Allan , later one of Canada 's all time great producers , and he was accompanied by his ‘ unofficial fiancee ’ that talented actress Judith Evelyn .
7 However , as it happened this door was not quite closed .
8 Er so as it happened this girl had got the material erm a wild silk cream and er Elizabeth made up this dress for her of course er Michael Caine 's daughter i is quite a busty girl , you know
9 What does it do with the first spiral ( 5 ) as it makes this new spiral .
10 It is no good the Labour party seeking again and again — as it did this morning — excuses for why people offend .
11 So when the wind blows and the rain descends , as it has this week , you are not only upskirted and damp , but you feel guilty too .
12 World heavyweight boxing ends the year much as it started this year and almost every other year — in total chaos .
13 ‘ Just as it invaded this mutton ? ’
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