Example sentences of "[adv] as [verb] [pron] the " in BNC.

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1 But that meaning is not determinate enough to be able to adjudicate between rival translations , so as to make it the case that at most one is right ( though we may never be able to tell which ) .
2 Indeed , one correspondent went as far as to call it the ‘ sexiest ’ although that must be debatable .
3 Typically , teen magazines like Smash Hits , were soon on the case and presented them as a ‘ new ’ band , although none went as far as dubbing them the customary , overnight success .
4 When I think of me days of pain and sufferin' here , and how I 've kept cheerful and 'elpful so as not to be a burden , as well as givin' you the benefit of me company so that you could 'ave someone to talk to , well , it 's a shock to me to find you lazin' about with a gypsy woman on your lap .
5 Throughout human history , disabled people have constantly confounded the low expectations of others , and how much better it would be for special educators to raise the expectations of disabled children and their families by giving them an understanding of this , by helping them to accept their disabled identities with pride , by helping them to understand their place in the world and their rights as well as giving them the practical skills to deal with these issues .
6 Proponents of voluntary aided status for certain independent denominational schools could argue that the obstruction of their proposals is compounding the difficulties as well as denying them the choice which is available to other groups .
7 His position within the duchy had brought him the support of men who would otherwise have been outside his sphere of influence , as well as making him the better lord for his own servants .
8 His position within the duchy had brought him the support of men who would otherwise have been outside his sphere of influence , as well as making him the better lord for his own servants .
9 It is hoped that the following study goes a small way towards describing their experiences and situation , as well as highlighting what the inclusion of disabled professionals reveals about the orthodox professional/client relationship .
10 His left hand , bent with arthritis , curved over a stick on which he leant so heavily as to give him the appearance of physical deformity .
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