Example sentences of "as not [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | No demand , however , was made on us by the gate-keeper , the authorities being so liberal as not to charge persons for walking either on the roads or footpaths . |
| 2 | There are a number of industries around Baden , all sited with typical Swiss discretion so as not to bruise the town 's charm . |
| 3 | Hastily , so as not to ruin their own complexions , the Phantasms launched their two shrieking prisoners . |
| 4 | Why ca n't you put it right immediately so as not to stop something that is going well ? |
| 5 | As has already been seen , it was the style of both church and politicians to avoid their mutual consultations being known , which tells us that the secularity of the state at that time was partially a façade , but one which it was felt by both interested parties had to be maintained , probably so as not to confuse the faithful . |
| 6 | Answer : when it is called Microsoft Windows/NT Advanced Server — Microsoft Corp says that it has invoked the name change so as not to confuse customers since a lot of the functions of the OS/2-based LAN Manager which we know and love are already incorporated into the base operating system and Advanced Server will provide only the extras such as multi-domain management ; coincidentally of course , Microsoft will avoid discouraging any users that were n't particularly enamoured of LAN Manager 's original incarnation . |
| 7 | Answer : when it is called Microsoft Windows/NT Advanced Server — Microsoft Corp says that it has invoked the name change so as not to confuse customers since a lot of the functions of the OS/2-based LAN Manager which we know and love are already incorporated into the base operating system and Advanced Server will provide only the extras such as multi-domain management ; coincidentally of course , Microsoft will avoid discouraging any users that were n't particularly enamoured of LAN Manager 's original incarnation . |
| 8 | Er can I hang this up and no , so as not to take it into the church ? |
| 9 | Ruth saw thrown spears hang in the air as if floating in water , and she thrust herself down into the grass , her face in her hands so as not to see any more . |
| 10 | She hurried forward with her head down so as not to see the diesel-and-hemp-smelling boathouse where she and Francis had once kissed and kissed ; or the two canvas shoes pushed on dock posts to dry and which she was certain had belonged to Francis . |
| 11 | He clenched shut his eyes so as not to see the pale oval of her face through the shadows . |
| 12 | Stephen tied it up but the string broke and he had to drive the car into Hilderbridge very slowly and carefully so as not to overheat the engine . |
| 13 | But Dot could see how the lady herself wore white cotton gloves to handle the clothing , so as not to touch it directly . |
| 14 | On a full-stop landing the nose-wheel is carefully held off ( so as not to touch the dolly-wheel in the ventral strake ) down to forty-ish knots when the stick hits the back stop and the nose gently subsides . |
| 15 | Today 's newcomers are as likely as not to arrive from the opposite direction : businessmen seeking to escape the pollution , water shortages , high taxes and labour costs of southern California . |
| 16 | As I have already emphasized , withholding attention so as not to reinforce undesirable behaviour should be only one part of a dual strategy ; the other essential component is a positive and active policy of reinforcing ( rewarding ) good behaviour . |
| 17 | A marriage contracted by a person so insane at the time as not to appreciate the nature of the obligations of the married state may be set aside at the suit of either party . |
| 18 | Pupils can not think about or develop sensitivity and discernment concerning what they are in deepest ignorance about , even as not to appreciate that there is anything of which they are ignorant is an even greater indication of the degree of deprivation . |
| 19 | ‘ The smile 's so as not to infect others with sorrow . |
| 20 | With regret Stirling realized that he would have to abandon offensive action that night and decided to withdraw without placing any bombs , so as not to jeopardize a future visit . |
| 21 | so as not to smirch our own meek versions |
| 22 | And she began to walk home the long way round so as not to bump into anybody . |
| 23 | All this in the most magnificent scenery , a national park where the natural forest has n't been logged for years and grazing sheep is prohibited so as not to upset the natural balance . |
| 24 | Some local parents were complaining that teachers correct some wrong spellings , while leaving the majority untouched , so as not to upset the child . |
| 25 | There is a clear emphasis upon promoting the choice of individuals in influencing the type of care they receive , providing care outside institutions if at all possible and limiting the amount of care available so as not to foster dependence . |
| 26 | Evolved for hunting in Africa , the quiet nature of this breed was essential so as not to alert game to the presence of dogs and hunters nearby . |
| 27 | Use light even strokes so as not to cause bubbles to form in the film . |
| 28 | If you have a high need to maintain the relationship and a low need to get what you want , you may decide the most appropriate strategy is smoothing , i.e. you agree with what is being said so as not to cause trouble . |
| 29 | 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 . |
| 30 | Again , wait a few moments before walking towards the dog , assuming it does stay , so as not to cause it to bound off . |