Sentence examples for as it was minus from inspiring English sources

What takes the novel past its central credibility problems is its patently sincere wish to see another time as it was, minus the obstructions and condescension of hindsight.

I've seen both Merchant of Venice and Time Stands Still; the latter could play differently now thanks to new cast member Christina Ricci, the former I imagine will be much the same as it was, minus the magic of the park.

Simultaneously, synthesis of the complementary polynucleotide occurs via replication and transcription, since the original gene is represented by a strand, as well as synthesis of an "incorrect" protein (it is minus strand translation).

As welcome as it was, the mini-vacation was only possible because for the first time in six years, Stoudemire is not an All-Star.

Lambeau turned as silent as it was cold (wind-chill minus-23).

These minimalist tendencies made it very easy to prepare for life on the road, and my routine is virtually the same as it was at home (minus some special eye creams -- bring on the wrinkles, baby).

The hologram of Kate Moss is as extraordinary in its mini-version as it was in the 2006 Paris show.

Using sports fabrics like mesh and nylon, Mr. Watanabe created a collection as simple as it was innovative, with neon-bright mini dresses and jackets with an array of zipped vents, cool shifts made from interlocking pieces of mesh and jersey, and some lovely fluted dresses with slivered insets.

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) announced in early June 2010 that it was ceasing further work on the electric mini as it was too expensive to build.

As it is, the mini is already quite a bit wider than the Nexus 7. It's about as wide as it can comfortably be.

Invariably when faced with a crisis – or a mini-crisis, as it was at this early stage – Federer responds by rediscovering his best form.