Example sentences of "[noun sg] as it [modal v] [verb] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The government has , however , not committed itself to publishing the review and , Courtney added , it is unlikely to be published in its entirety as it may contain sharp judgements about the usefulness or effectiveness of some research activities . |
| 2 | It would seem that changing differentials is better than fitting an overdrive as it will broaden all four gears . |
| 3 | Aircrew were looking forward to full use of the C-47TP as it will have more room within its stretched fuselage for more equipment and have an 11 hour endurance . |
| 4 | A86 is an extremely high performance assembler as it can compile 1000 lines per second of assembly language code . |
| 5 | A small ‘ open-outlet ’ electric storage heater can usefully be positioned over or under the kitchen sink as it will provide sufficient water for washing up . |
| 6 | But the Royal visit will be a major boost for the area as it will focus national attention on the plight of an estimated 3,000 people in the Aberconwy area who have been directly affected by the disaster . |
| 7 | Children should not be allowed in sewage-contaminated water or mud as it could cause minor eye and ear infections . |
| 8 | At its discretion the Tribunal may abridge or extend time limits specified in this paragraph as it may deem necessary . |
| 9 | Nigel caught up with me and I was glad to have company as it can get spooky in the half-light . |
| 10 | In any event the consequences of change as it will affect many rural communities is not fully understood and if a viable social structure is to be retained in the remote areas it will be necessary to proceed with caution . |
| 11 | If you are short of space , try using a round table as it will seat more people than a square or rectangular table of the same surface area . |
| 12 | The ponderous patent application process seems to be unsuited to a fast- moving technology as it can take several years from initial application before a patent is finally granted . |