1.   He emphasized that he was speaking as a private citizen, not in any official capacity.

2.   He spoke as if ticking off a shopping list.

3.   Indeed she is sometimes spoken of as a possible running mate in November.

4.   Speaking as fellow politicians, they instead stressed his vision and his pragmatism.

5.   He seemed to take it for granted that he should speak as a representative.

6.   Please speak as little as possible.

7.   He spoke as if to placate her.

8.   He spoke as if playing a board-game.

9.   Africa joined up with Asia via Arabia and became part of the huge continent that we now speak of as the Old World.

10.   It was the last either of them spoke as the Ferrari raced through the night.