Example sentences of "it [was/were] [prep] [subord] their " in BNC.

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1 It was as if their covenant was both to keep the problem alive and yet to ensure they did nothing about it .
2 Lexandro stared at Valence , and it was as if their minds conjoined for an instant — Valence would never abandon Lexandro .
3 Luke 's hands , still at her hips , pulled her lower body to his abruptly , and it was as if their clothing did n't exist , the outer heat that flowed between them creating an inner one as liquid flame engulfed her loins .
4 It was as if their lives had been aimless , random as pinballs , but when they came inside her door , there was a chair especially for them and a mug chosen for their tea .
5 When they began to speak , so softly , it was as if their mouths uttered words that did not match their thoughts .
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