Example sentences of "[adv] [adj] as [pron] are [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A If you put it in with another colour , all you get are ‘ streaks ’ which wo n't be much good as you are trying to change the colour . |
| 2 | For developing countries , this has been especially troublesome as we are faced with infectious and nutritional diseases concurrent with a new imposing force of non-communicable diseases . |
| 3 | It is n't as pretty as we are given to understand in fairy tales . ’ |
| 4 | Linen ( where provided ) is not always as large as we are used to at home and towels in particular can be fairly small . |
| 5 | As sure as we are born , so we will grow old and die — unless we die earlier from an accident , war or disease . |
| 6 | This sort of circular debate , frequently widening out to involve others within and without the company , goes on until all are satisfied that the result is as good as they are going to get . |
| 7 | It is a magnificent setting but I do n't like playing music in the open air , and the acoustics there are not perhaps as good as they are claimed to be . |
| 8 | It is a pleasure for the coach to have two players as good as they are challenging for positions . |
| 9 | Consider the handsome facilities they have to offer : Three first class restaurants , each with its own distinct cuisine created by our award-winning chef , two convivial bars with , naturally , impeccable service , a dry ski slope , a fully-equipped trimnasium , a steam room , a heated indoor pool complete with rock formation , squash courts , saunas , beauty salon … the amenities are as numerous as they are varied . |
| 10 | ‘ A woman as beautiful as you are deserves a beautiful name . ’ |
| 11 | I said Not half as pleased as we are to see you . . |
| 12 | Spurs not as gilded as they are painted . |
| 13 | I 'm sure you will be as anxious as we are to have the matter cleared up quickly . |
| 14 | ‘ But in case you need it spelt out , I 'm just as anxious as you are to keep this shameful secret of ours hidden . |
| 15 | ‘ Assuming the situation is as bad as we are hearing , we can not wait much longer , ’ said the spokesman , Commander Barry Frewer . |
| 16 | But look more closely at the statistics , look at what is really happening on the streets and in the shops , look at how people 's lives are changing , and it becomes clear that things are not nearly as bad as they are painted . |
| 17 | The spouting water sprays add a touch of authenticity , and are quite edible as they are made from rice paper . |
| 18 | Regarding the ‘ three slow beats , it is likely that Ländler , like minuets , also had a much wider tempo range than we suppose ( the range is still quite wide as they are danced today ) . |