Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] [adv] so [adv] [subord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The desired formula ( strictly valid only if constituency seats and list seats are equal in number ) will then show that the system will function tidily so long as there is no party for which x exceeds 2y . |
| 2 | The consensus will last only so long as most lawyers accept the convictions that support it . |
| 3 | We succumbed to temptation once , Bernard , but I 'm sure Mary will forgive just so long as we never , ever do it again . ’ |
| 4 | That gives him the space to make long-term bets , but also deprives him of advice against short-sightedness : borrowing sums that he can service only so long as the good times roll . |
| 5 | The system can function only so long as the financial stability of LCH 's position is preserved so that the risks normally inherent in futures and options trading are effectively balanced . |
| 6 | The observer 's readiness to modify is admirably honest ( Mr Palomar is a nice man ) and ultimately exhausting : the process of adjustment can go only so far before atrophy threatens . |