Example sentences of "to come as a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ironically the amount eventually charged is still likely to come as a nasty shock for a client who has not yet confronted the financial realities of litigation . |
| 2 | They wanted it to come as a sudden surprise — jolt . |
| 3 | To enter the Kingdom of Heaven one has to come as a little child , with an attitude of trust , and prepared to be teachable and flexible ( Matt. |
| 4 | This was a test of how fast the regiment could pack up and move out to its battle positions , and was supposed to come as a big surprise , but Maxim knew how easy it was to predict . |
| 5 | ‘ I know this is going to come as a grave disappointment , ’ she said icily , ‘ but there 's no man waiting for me in Milan . ’ |