Example sentences of "[prep] [noun] so [subord] [adv] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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1 | Scarlet was beginning to believe she did it for reasons of her own , proselytizing for converts so as not to feel so lonely , so as to feel assured of the validity of her views , surrounded by like-minded people . |
2 | For example , you mentioned the need for public liability insurance , so I went ahead and arranged that ; I also had signs made saying ‘ Caution : Work in Progress ’ , as you recommended ; I took care to explain to the volunteers to avoid disturbing the kicking stones , and to avoid making heaps of spoil so as not to impede the grass cutter . |
3 | The mother 's objection was not found to be unreasonable and no suggestion was made to allow adoption with a condition of access so as not to deprive the ten year old of the security that goes with adoption compared to long-term foster care . |
4 | There are three distinct types of clinical challenge for which the polymerase chain reaction is indispensable : ( 1 ) Detecting vanishingly small amounts of DNA so as not to miss even the most cryptic infection and permit analysis of single cells or single sperm and of partially degraded samples . |
5 | She picked her way between them , treading with care so as not to shower things with sand . |
6 | The majority423 asserted that Article 28 ( a ) as an entirety must be given its ordinary and natural meaning , and the word ‘ elected ’ could not be read in isolation so as automatically to imply a choice . |
7 | She drove slowly in Conterchi so as not to miss the turning and Italians hooted at her or raised their fingers in gestures she knew to be obscene . |
8 | He is the most important man in the wine lodge and can smoke or drink spirits only in moderation so as not to spoil his palate . |
9 | We were to go on foot so as not to disturb the tranquillity . |
10 | " Mr. Osborne stated that he and Mr. Stewart met as requested by the last meeting and made a selection of Thirty-six Books a list of which he had now pleasure of laying before the Meeting for their approval , but the Meeting found that they would need to curtail the list to Twentythree so as not to exceed the ammount of two pounds . " |
11 | One went on tiptoe so as not to disturb the hush . |
12 | We have this church , where Bee preach the sermons quiet , without spirit so as not to move the congregation to sing too loud or ring the bell or catch the Spirit and speak in tongues , so when Corporal Prince break into the Church one evening , he and the whole Bonasse Police Force , he finds us singing soft and low as children in a Sunday School : ‘ God moves in mysterious way His wonders to perform . ’ |
13 | The set is heard to best effect played from start to finish , so leave yourself a spare five hours , play it real loud ( on headphones so as not to disturb the neighbours , of course ) and it 'll form crop circles in your hair . |
14 | The set is heard to best effect played from start to finish , so leave yourself a spare five hours , play it real loud ( on headphones so as not to disturb the neighbours , of course ) and it 'll form crop circles in your hair . |
15 | It has always been my belief that a class of our type needs to review its rules from time to time so as not to become outdated . |
16 | Although her stomach was churning at the thought of the coming ordeal , she was determined to appear at ease so as not to let Ludo down . |