Example sentences of "[vb -s] as [pron] is [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Where desktop publishing begins to score , even over its close cousin corporate electronic publishing , CEPS as it is known , is in its ability to integrate with current personal computer systems . |
| 2 | Charioteers traditionally carry the deadly Singing Blade , a glaive-like weapon cunningly carved and pierced so that it shrieks as it is swung . |
| 3 | The result is that the relay RLA is heard to click at the end of the timing period , but the timer re-starts as it is caused to re-commence timing for a further period . |
| 4 | Their playing in the finale ( fig. 5 , track 3 , 42'00 ’ ) has real delicacy and clarity of articulation and in the slow movement for once really sounds as it is marked , Misterioso et elegante , and the muted strings , dolcissimo , have a lightness of sonority and colour which greatly enhances the atmosphere . |
| 5 | Water that is above 4°C expands as it is warmed , like any other material . |
| 6 | Italian government falls as it is revealed that Vatican money to rescue Olivetti came from the Mafia ; Cosa Nostra says ‘ we were just doing Our Thing ’ . |
| 7 | ‘ For your daughter 's sake , Mrs Abberley , make sure your husband does as he is told this time . |
| 8 | ‘ For your daughter 's sake , Mrs Abberley , make sure your husband does as he is told this time . |
| 9 | It slumps , jolts as it is driven . |