Example sentences of "but even as [art] " in BNC.

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1 But even as the insult shaped itself in her larynx she discovered that she had smiled at him , openly , quickly , but unmistakably warm .
2 But even as the thought crowded her mind , the chance was gone .
3 But even as the whispered words crossed her lips , her pulses were racing and her eyes were shining the more .
4 But even as the reformers celebrated , the result signalled further bitter division in the church .
5 But even as the mainstream has turned on to S&M images , those involved in the scene have been subject to increased harassment from the authorities .
6 Part of this was a hang over from the days of live Television , but even as the Fifties turned into the Sixties , and prerecording came into the limelight , the cost and cumbersome nature of videotape ruled out all but the most rudimentary of editing .
7 I do not think I can bear this , thought Grainne , but even as the thought was framed , she knew that for someone it had had to be borne , there had been no escaping it , this bottomless dark pit , this vast endless night sea …
8 But even as the thought came to him , the creature gave an unearthly yell and leapt on him — leapt high , like something demented — and brought the weight down hard , robbing him of breath .
9 But even as the idea occurred to her , she dismissed it ; from the athletic way Fernand had cleared the rail it was likely that his legs were as strong and muscular as his sinewy arms and he would probably catch her long before she reached the house .
10 Then the midwife decided it would be better to phone for an ambulance , but even as the student was phoning , she examined my again and told the student to fetch the delivery pack from the car .
11 But even as the country 's gold and currency reserves continued to drain away , worse was to come .
12 But even as the thought took shape she dismissed it .
13 But even as the thought went through her mind Luce knew with the utmost certainty that he would n't come to her .
14 But even as the words echoed in her brain , she knew she would n't voice them , would n't give him the satisfaction of knowing just how childishly he could make her behave .
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