Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] so as not [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 The tip of the syringe is then inserted from the side of the mouth , and the plunger gently depressed so as not to cause the medication to run out of the mouth .
2 Which means they 're 30% brighter and better directed so as not to blind oncoming drivers , while minimising back glare in fog .
3 ‘ The advantages of a single market without exchange controls or currency fluctuations between members must be quickly regained so as not to throw away our achievements and the attractiveness of our island for investment . ’
4 Modern needs have been carefully installed so as not to spoil the authentic look .
5 Carefully structured so as not to antagonize the central Soviet authorities , however , the package also included humanitarian aid to cancer victims of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster .
6 After the talks Kaifu said on March 3 that he would make " maximum efforts " to accelerate the structural reform of the Japanese economy in such a way as to improve market access for foreign traders while also improving the quality of life for Japanese consumers — a phrasing which was regarded as being carefully chosen so as not to imply unconditional concessions to the United States .
7 Use light even strokes so as not to cause bubbles to form in the film .
8 It would also be necessary for their dividend entitlements to be fully explained so as not to give a misleading impression of the amount of profits which may be distributed to equity shareholders .
9 The coffin stowed away in the loft and discreetly covered so as not to alarm the plumber , we all had a coffee with a small touch of something stronger , and Alan recounted how he and Joy had arrived to collect it .
10 Having to laugh when everyone else does so as not to appear stupid , hoping no one would be shrewd enough to ask for an explanation .
11 She kept maniacally busy so as not to feel sorrow and set herself the goal of working so hard that at night she fell into bed exhausted .
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