Example sentences of "[vb infin] [adv] as [pron] [verb] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If she married Pogo , she could do exactly as she pleased and she would be mistress of her own home . |
| 2 | We can not do just as we like because we are limited , or constrained , by ( i ) the amount of money , or capital , we have ; ( ii ) the inventions , or technology , available ; ( iii ) the space , or land , available ; ( iv ) the resources , such as fuel or timber , or existing roads and buildings ; ( v ) the desires of other human beings which may conflict with ours . |
| 3 | It takes you and deposits you at the edge of a precipice and you can watch helplessly as you dangle and your hopes for survival are sinking into the depths of despair ’ . |
| 4 | Do not lean forwards as you block since this will bring your chin close to the opponent 's other fist . |
| 5 | erm well I was gon na come down as you know and sort of do something about the loos , but |