Example sentences of "as [pron] [was/were] [verb] for [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Miss Clinton had driven down the dale , but as she was bound for Scotland she would cross the river by the road-bridge four miles down and then turn back again upstream on the opposite side of the river . |
| 2 | Day four started early — 5am — as we were heading for Galilee . |
| 3 | ‘ I am certain , ’ she said that night , as we were preparing for bed . |
| 4 | Archaic Greek coins are found in hoards from Egypt and the Levant , as they were exchanged for goods , perhaps grain or slaves ; many hoards of Roman silver and gold coins are known from southern India because they were exchanged for luxury items such as exotic spices and perfumes , rich silks and precious gems . |
| 5 | As they were built for use on the Crystal Palace route , they were fitted with Spencer track brakes , with a single pair of hard oak shoes under the centre of each truck and a brass wheel concentric with the hand brake staff on the platforms . |
| 6 | Paul is entitled to notice of the proceedings as he was caring for Jane when the proceedings were commenced . |