Example sentences of "as [pers pn] be [v-ing] [adv] to " in BNC.

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1 I shall not give way as I am responding specifically to the hon. Gentleman 's speech .
2 ‘ But I am very disappointed as I was looking forward to going to the West Indies and seeing what promised to be a great series . ’
3 In addition , I have not had the opportunity to read ’ Erskine May ’ during the debate , as I was listening attentively to contributors .
4 But on that morning my happiness was clouded by something he said to me as we were walking home to lunch : ‘ Your parents know about you , Jim — you know that , do n't you ? ’
5 And as they prepare for first division football he 's relishing another challenge , just as he 's looking forward to renewing acquaintances with certain Meath players today .
6 Maisie came into the bathroom as he was standing slightly to the right of the basin , arms outstretched , thumbs interlocked ‘ squeezing an imaginary neck .
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