Example sentences of "of [noun] [adv] far [conj] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some directors were of course friends of administration , and used their powers of patronage as far as possible to supplement the efforts of government , but others , and notably the Elphinstone family , used their Indian patronage to sustain an opposition to Henry Dundas in Scotland . |
| 2 | This may help to explain , even if it does not wholly excuse , the extraordinary silence of the laws of war so far as nuclear weapons are concerned . |
| 3 | We have already argued that the concept of a syndrome is not of use as far as theoretical analysis of language disorders is concerned , because it is not the case that a small number of syndromes ( defined as sets of symptoms which always co-occur ) actually exist . |
| 4 | It seemed essential to minimise the proliferation of paper as far as possible and to centralise the recording of achievement in such a way that updating over a number of years would be possible . |
| 5 | At the same time the adrenalin surge is itself a strong feeling and any strong feeling can be a trigger factor in stimulating the urge to use other mood-altering substances or processes — It is therefore advisable for people in recovery from any form of addictive disease that they should avoid gambling and other forms of risk-taking as far as possible . |
| 6 | But then I return to the knifeblade , flexing gently under my weight as I try to shift my centre of gravity as far as possible over my feet to protect the belay . |
| 7 | Our aim is to minimise the inconvenience of delays so far as possible . |
| 8 | They must ascertain the child 's wishes with regard to the provision of accommodation so far as this is reasonably practicable and consistent with his welfare ( s20(6) ) . |
| 9 | Gabriel followed the even pattern of pawmarks as far as possible : they carried his eye up to a distant knoll crowned with trees and wounded with great white scars of bare chalk . |
| 10 | This Service would provide legal help to CABx and other social agencies , similar to that hitherto provided by solicitors to CABx on an honorary basis ; would establish close liaison between the local profession and CABx and other social services ; would provide oral advice for the public in cases that could be readily disposed of ; would maintain permanent advisory centres where necessary , offering advice and assistance short of proceedings or representation in court ; and would set up permanent local centres offering representation in magistrates ' courts and county courts and the conduct of litigation so far as this could not be absorbed by solicitors ' firms . |