Example sentences of "as [pron] [vb past] [prep] a [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was like as close as that and he was really staring and he was n't staring at the road cos as I went on a few feet he stared at the car again . |
| 2 | As she came within a few yards of it , however , a shudder passed down its spine , and it rolled over , showing its face to the sleet . |
| 3 | She barely noticed it at all as she stood for a few seconds in front of the mirror and pulled the comb through her hair . |
| 4 | She might have guessed that as soon as she tried for a little peace and quiet the whole place would be inundated with callers . |
| 5 | A long-eared owl sat on a low bough overlooking the ride and watched them unblinkingly through his great eyes as they passed within a few paces . |
| 6 | Consequently , he endured the pain as he went through a few simple movements . |
| 7 | As he lay for a few seconds recovering from his efforts , Grant ran his eye along the expanse of the steeply sloping roof . |