Example sentences of "as [det] [vb mod] [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you suspect a gas leak at any time , do not strike a match or even turn on the electric light , as that can produce a minute spark that can cause an explosion . |
| 2 | To further aid stability , concrete can be rammed near the base , but not under the base as this would form a sump where water can collect . |
| 3 | Due to the way VMS handles privilege allocation , the entire command procedure must leave all the privileges set until the Exit option is selected — and this means not using the lexical function F$SETPRV , as this will remove a privilege which is default but not authorised . |
| 4 | A hip movement towards the swinging line will also help , but beware of moving the whole body towards the sail as this will encourage a catapult fall . |
| 5 | ‘ I do n't think that professionalism as such should have a place within the playing side of the Association , ’ states the Dungiven clubman , ‘ We play for pure enjoyment and recreation and if along the way we manage to pick up a few honours , then that 's great . |