Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] as [pron] [verb] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The lack of effect of age on survival in our study has significant implications for workload as it confounds the view that treatment of elderly people with severe acute renal failure is not indicated . |
| 2 | They were also a symbol of hope as they lit the fire , the signal sent out to get rescue . |
| 3 | Even Mortimer felt a tingle of horror as he saw the figure approach Ace and laugh , but he was momentarily taken aback when Ace 's hands suddenly whipped round and grabbed the man 's shoulders , and she kneed him swiftly in the groin . |
| 4 | Frustrated and angry babies can cry themselves into a state of fear as they interpret the absence of their mother as an attack upon themselves . |
| 5 | Devlin could hear the sounds of shooting as they descended the steep stairway . |
| 6 | Ex-registered dockers are a particularly useful force of labour as they know the work and do not require training or close supervision — and they are only paid when work is available . |
| 7 | The rowan ( Sorbus aucuparia ) is a great favourite of starlings , which provide an amusing display of gluttony as they devour the bright red autumn berries . |
| 8 | The company has devised a system of recording non-copyright material , like discordant brass band music or language tuition , on the bulk rolls of tape as they leave the magnetic coating bath . |
| 9 | Holmes scored twice , the second another solo effort , while Shane Tibbetts and Gander both showed a turn of speed as they increase the try tally . |
| 10 | Anna 's voice sank to a note of disappointment as she read the roadside sign with its oak-leaf logo . |
| 11 | Lesley lost two pints of blood as she chased the knifeman . |
| 12 | They often drag down members of their family into their coal cellar of degradation as they fuel the fires of self destruction . |
| 13 | It lifted its great horned head as though to bellow a warning , but in that moment Chuck Sherman 's rifle roared and he let out a yell of delight as he heard the thud of the bullet strike home into the buffalo 's broad chest . |
| 14 | Here you will get a taste of winter as you view the summer skiing area and enjoy the fine views from Austria 's highest chairlift , which rises to a level of 3,250m . |
| 15 | I was the soul of philanthropy as I entered the Primrose room . |
| 16 | Previous generations may also have felt a passing pang of regret as they allowed the younger generation to take their place , but they were not subjected to the pressure to stay young which affects men and women of forty or fifty today . |
| 17 | Digging into the pocket of her jacket , she produced a long silver whistle and placed it firmly between her lips , and Fran had to swallow an almost hysterical gurgle of laughter as she saw the expression of near-disbelief on Luke Calder 's face . |
| 18 | ( manager ) has particular responsibilities for handling the financial affairs of the HCIMA , and its investments and acting upon the decisions of Council as they affect the finances of the HCIMA . |
| 19 | He paused to take a sip of wine as he recollected the distant years . |
| 20 | I remember the burn of shame as we stacked the silent , abandoned plates . |
| 21 | And tonight , New College Choir will be hoping to get the Royal seal of approval as they let the music speak for itself . |
| 22 | BRIXTON KNIGHTS have enticed Lyn Tennant out of retirement as they plot the downfall of the English women 's champions , Britannia , writes Mike Spencer . |
| 23 | The growing half-span is thrusting forward full of vigour as it symbolises the growth of a business , an idea , a project or an enterprise of any sort . |
| 24 | She felt a flickering sense of danger as she spoke the words . |
| 25 | Her voice ended on a semi-screech of joy as they entered the portals of the Bull Inn to partake of sustenance in the coffee room , like Mr Pickwick , Mr Snodgrass , Mr Winkle and Mr Tupman before them . |
| 26 | Rory led the way to the disco floor , all too aware of the speculative glances slid in her direction from the other dancers , yet aware too of a peculiar little thrill of pride as she caught the envious looks in the eyes of the other women . |
| 27 | I began to feel myself being pulled further and further under the water , I screamed and swore but nobody seemed to hear or believe me and then my head went under and all I remember is a feeling of despair as I squeezed the tree trunk only to find that it simply crumbled in my hands . |
| 28 | Harold Badcock , Tyndale Lecturer in Medieval European History , shot his wife a look of hate as she entered the living room . |
| 29 | The blood seemed to be pounding in her sleepy head , her heart racing almost out of control as she felt the smooth passage of his finger slipping down her throat , slowly brushing the thin strap of her gown from her shoulder . |
| 30 | She shifted restlessly beneath him , her heart pounding out of control as she registered the powerful interplay of muscle and sinew . |