21.   He comes over as what he might well be - a paid-up member, if not a capo, in the Mafia.

22.   Her answer came as a surprise.

23.   Her death came as a terrible shock.

24.   Her loss came as a devastating blow to her father.

25.   Her voice came out as a hoarse whisper.

26.   His Decision to retire came as a surprise.

27.   His program comes off as being big time.

28.   His sudden death came as a huge blow to us all.