Example sentences of "as [noun prp] [vb past] for " in BNC.
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| 31 | Wolves were pressed back into defence , as Oxford went for an all out attack . |
| 32 | The earliest excavations , however , in 1948–9 at Ivel House , supplemented by observation of local service trenches , revealed surprisingly complex occupation including buildings with opus signinum and mosaic floors , at much the same time as Stevens argued for its status as a late civitas centre . |
| 33 | Steve Howey picked out David Kelly , who was allowed to run through as Brentford played for offside , to bury a right-foot shot inside the near post . |
| 34 | As Diana prepared for battle she knew she needed a strategy . |
| 35 | Despite the absence of injured quarterback Neil O'Donnell and suspended tight end Eric Green , it was business as usual for Pittsburgh as Foster ran for 168 yards and two touchdowns . |
| 36 | He reached the level of the bridge , swung his back to the wall , covering the ladder they had just used as Forster made for the door . |
| 37 | As soon as Andrew paused for breath , she took her chance . |
| 38 | Applause and mock commiseration followed : George then followed with : The conceit carried through several verses which varied in pitch and volume as George fought for air against the unaccustomed alcohol . |
| 39 | As Carson waited for Alison he wandered across to the kiosk , the floor was wet from swabbing down , and there was a faint smell of disinfectant rising from the glistening vinyl . |
| 40 | She reached for the .38 jammed into her waistband , trying to pull it free as Stark grabbed for her throat . |
| 41 | Last night , as Lesley fought for her life in the intensive care unit at the Royal Liverpool hospital , a 28-year-old man was being questioned by police . |
| 42 | The attack , at 1am , came as London prepared for the annual Lord Mayor 's parade , which Princess Anne is due to attend . |
| 43 | The little French restaurant was dark after the sunlight outside , and as Merrill paused for a moment in the doorway , accustoming herself to the gloom , a voice called gaily , ‘ Merrill ! |
| 44 | ‘ Do n't touch me ! ’ she said sharply as Luke reached for her . |
| 45 | She was still digesting the resentment with which his concluding confession was coloured and the mockery lacing his final endearment as Luke reached for her . |
| 46 | As Charlie dived for cover behind the altar , a second shot went off . |
| 47 | Dot heard the man ask for Gloria 's ticket , felt the movement as Gloria reached for her purse . |
| 48 | TRIBUTES poured in from showbiz stars as Leslie fought for his life in hospital last night . |
| 49 | As Harriet fought for control , the Master rode forward shouting , ‘ Stand clear ! |
| 50 | He walked out of the room as Felipe rang for Jorge , and Maggie made off too but did n't quite escape . |