Example sentences of "so far [conj] the [noun pl] [vb base] " in BNC.

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1 In so far as the letters make statements about what is happening in the territory of some foreign state , such letters may not be the best evidence ; but as regards the question whether Her Majesty 's Government has dealings with the foreign government it will almost certainly be the best and only conclusive evidence of that fact .
2 John-Paul Sartre , in Being and Nothingness , writes : ‘ So far as the physicians have had any experience with my body , it was with my body in the midst of the world and as it is for others .
3 In so far as the residents depend upon the public definition of each other , there is very little basis for trust except through the exercise of brute force or economic sanctions .
4 Except in so far as the parties agree otherwise , the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act apply .
5 You 've explained your position so far as the earrings go , Peter , and I accept your explanation , though I ca n't say I find it good enough .
6 In so far as the causes lie in faulty social provision , there must be action to change such things as the social security provision and to improve housing .
7 In so far as the causes lie in individual problems , help must be made available to families , help that not only is relevant but is made accessible and acceptable even to those who are very angry or demoralized or despairing .
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