Example sentences of "as if it [be] [adv] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the parent bird is aquatic and is making its display on water , it may turn on its side , flap one wing awkwardly in the air and paddle itself in a circle as if it is hopelessly crippled . |
| 2 | ‘ It looks as if it 's just starting up , ’ he said as the sound of pop music drifted towards them . |
| 3 | I hide my sticky hand behind me , as if it 's brightly stained . |
| 4 | Previously she had worn it flat , practically plastered down on her head , until it looked as if it was almost painted on her scalp , like that of a wooden doll . |
| 5 | The bomber that looked as if it was always flying downhill is the subject of this account of 4 Group 's operations during 1939 and 1940 . |
| 6 | And before very long you found yourself involved with a project which looked as if it was actually going to take over your life . |
| 7 | He cleared his throat as if it was suddenly troubling him . |
| 8 | Why not just ignore the decision and act as if it was never made ? |
| 9 | It was said in the last chapter that doubtful law should not be represented as if it were well established . |
| 10 | ‘ Quite a governess , ’ he said , lingering on the word as if it were especially endowed . |
| 11 | Its tail stood up and it fell , spinning slowly as if it were gently unwinding itself . |
| 12 | With all this technology literally at our fingertips , many people insist on using the computer keyboard as if it were mechanically connected to the printer . |