Example sentences of "are [vb pp] [adv] far [conj] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 International discussion is eased if they are distinguished as far as possible .
2 Not only do the results have no bearing on rankings — and therefore do not matter — but they are forgotten so far as historical records are concerned almost before the players have walked off the court .
3 They are expected so far as practicable to make decisions on benefit entitlement within 14 days , but this time limit is frequently exceeded .
4 Meanwhile , the relatively few persons for whom special knowledge and training are reserved are freed so far as possible from the obligations of simple labour ’ ( Braverman , 1974 , pp. 82–3 ) .
5 Legal commentary and technical background are avoided as far as possible .
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