Example sentences of "[adj] [coord] [verb] as it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A car was coming up the track at high speed , creaking and groaning as it went over the bumps . |
| 2 | Even as she tried to evade him , he was drawing her closer , making the blood sing in her veins as he smiled down at her , the hypnotic blue eyes half shuttered but still as powerful , as he raised a firm hand to the back of her head , guiding her face towards his own , his mouth seeking the trembling softness of hers , hard and demanding as it reached its goal , yet instantly becoming as gentle and manipulative as it had been when he had coaxed the throbbing melody from the borrowed trumpet . |
| 3 | It was travelling fast and wobbled as it hit the bumpy piece of road under the railway bridge . |
| 4 | The creature looked expectantly at Twoflower , its skin rippling and twitching as it sought to open its wings in the confines of the passage . |
| 5 | The adventure will become increasingly complex , deadly and demanding as it progresses . |
| 6 | This picture of a universe that started off very hot and cooled as it expanded is in agreement with all the observational evidence that we have today . |
| 7 | Another avenue of enjoyable information-seeking — sadly , not as well-known and patronized as it deserves to be — is the programme of private gardens opened in aid of various charities like the Gardeners ' Benevolent Fund , from whom you can obtain a county-by-county week-by-week guide giving details of location , times of opening and points of interest . |