Example sentences of "he were [v-ing] [to-vb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For , after all , he had done nothing to bring on such an astonishing reaction , for behaving as though he were trying to rape her … |
| 2 | Tom 's head sank into his shoulders , as if he were trying to make himself invisible , but his eyes remained restlessly curious . |
| 3 | Mister Johnny sat quiet and still as he always did when she talked , watching her mouth and moving his own as if he were trying to copy her . |
| 4 | It was as if he were trying to read her thoughts . |
| 5 | The two of them leaned closer , across the table , and Tug found himself leaning forward too , as though he were helping to make their plan . |
| 6 | If he were going to humiliate her , he could not have picked a better opportunity . |