Example sentences of "as [subord] it is [v-ing] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It acts as if it is looking after all our interests in ways too subtle and refined for us to understand . |
| 2 | A horse standing perfectly in the show ring , with its ears nicely pricked , may indicate that it is cross by pressing its lips tightly together , as if it is refusing some nasty-tasting medicine . |
| 3 | Attach the arm inside the sarcophagus so that it looks as if it is coming out of the base , and bend it up slightly so that it looks as if it is pushing up the lid . |
| 4 | Place the foot at the base of the door , and attach the arm so that it looks as if it is holding the door open slightly . |
| 5 | The Ottawa , Ontario company looks as if it is beginning to falter by reporting second quarter losses of $1.1m on turnover down by 2% at $30m . |
| 6 | Attach a ‘ bandage ’ to the arm and drape over the sarcophagus to look as if it is unravelling . |
| 7 | The furniture stands around listlessly , as if it is waiting to be sold . |
| 8 | His voice sounds as if it is attempting to name the floors as he passes them . |
| 9 | Attach the arm inside the sarcophagus so that it looks as if it is coming out of the base , and bend it up slightly so that it looks as if it is pushing up the lid . |
| 10 | It pulls up and rounds out the corners of its mouth , and chomps its teeth together rapidly in an obsequious manner , as if it is saying : ‘ Do n't hurt me , I 'm only a baby ! ’ |
| 11 | It is as if it is walking through a minefield . |