Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pron] [adv] [adv] as [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On 2 May 1839 Prince wrote to Gould in Australia warning him of Swainson 's impending visit : ‘ Mr. Yarrell has just called and requested me to tell you that Mr Swainson is going to Australia whether to collect or to settle is not known at present but he considered it of importance that you should know it as quickly as possible not that either he or I think it can in any way affect you as you have so good a start and his wonted and well known irregularity of publication will surely militate against him . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ If you can do something as well as that , you must be able to convey — a little bit — ’ |
| 3 | Darlington council should do something as quickly as possible to have repairs done to the perimeter fencing , they would be surprised at the number of people wandering through the park at night , plus the vandalism which is caused by certain people whose sole object is to thieve and destroy . |
| 4 | ‘ I will send her as soon as possible then , Mr Brocklehurst . |
| 5 | Very good I wonder if we could all do it as well as that ? |
| 6 | However , where we are aware of any building works which may reasonably be considered to adversely affect your enjoyment , we will notify you as soon as possible . |
| 7 | Alternatively you can complete the coupon opposite to make an appointment at your convenience — we 'll contact you as soon as possible . |
| 8 | Well I have n't , it 's just that that people have said , you know , when the permissions available can we see it as soon as possible that was all , I just wondered if that document was available , |
| 9 | I ca n't see it as clearly as that — and perhaps it 's better not to see clearly — ’ |
| 10 | This will be sent on Monday 29th March , so if you have any comments on it please let me have them as soon as possible . |
| 11 | ‘ They … will join you as quickly as possible . ’ |
| 12 | I 'll join him as soon as possible . ’ |
| 13 | DO watch the screen while you type or give commands so that if something goes wrong you can correct it as soon as possible ( eg using Esc ape , U ndo ) |
| 14 | I 'd no idea he 'd take it as badly as this . ’ |
| 15 | I want you to draw up the will exactly as I 've said , and let me have it as soon as possible . ’ |
| 16 | He must have it as soon as possible . ’ |
| 17 | Although it is unlikely , if we are forced to cancel your holiday arrangements we will inform you as soon as possible and you will be offered the choice of an alternative holiday of at least comparable standard , if available , or a refund of all monies paid . |
| 18 | He asks if you would inform her as soon as possible that her son has had a serious accident and would she go straight to the hospital . |
| 19 | I 'd let him leave it as soon as possible |
| 20 | Souness ' other selection worry concerns calf strain victim Steve McManaman , and the Anfield chief will leave it as late as possible before deciding on his fitness . |
| 21 | I can not paint it as beautifully as that , but it absorbs me so much that I let myself go , never thinking of a single rule … |
| 22 | Let's put it as simply as that . |
| 23 | However , what the hon. Gentleman says is a new one on me , if I may put it as basically as that . |
| 24 | If there is a good argument for producing your own acted scenes with non-actors , try to give them roles similar to their own in real life so that they can play themselves as far as possible . |
| 25 | I should , however , be grateful if you would advise me as early as possible if you have any comments regarding the proposals . |
| 26 | She asked the person who answered her to try and find him as soon as possible and to ask him to contact her in Cairo immediately as there is an extremely urgent matter she needs to talk to him about . |
| 27 | Significant quotes from players were passed on to the writers who heard , for example , that the Europeans had a " quiet " lunch after the opening foursomes , that Tony Jacklin did n't sleep too well one night , that Strange and Kite do n't hit it as far as some , that the Americans were " stunned " after the first day and that , mostly , players thought the crowds behaved reasonably well . |