Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] [adv] as [not/n't] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For example , you mentioned the need for public liability insurance , so I went ahead and arranged that ; I also had signs made saying ‘ Caution : Work in Progress ’ , as you recommended ; I took care to explain to the volunteers to avoid disturbing the kicking stones , and to avoid making heaps of spoil so as not to impede the grass cutter . |
| 2 | The mother 's objection was not found to be unreasonable and no suggestion was made to allow adoption with a condition of access so as not to deprive the ten year old of the security that goes with adoption compared to long-term foster care . |
| 3 | There are three distinct types of clinical challenge for which the polymerase chain reaction is indispensable : ( 1 ) Detecting vanishingly small amounts of DNA so as not to miss even the most cryptic infection and permit analysis of single cells or single sperm and of partially degraded samples . |
| 4 | She picked her way between them , treading with care so as not to shower things with sand . |
| 5 | He is the most important man in the wine lodge and can smoke or drink spirits only in moderation so as not to spoil his palate . |
| 6 | We were to go on foot so as not to disturb the tranquillity . |
| 7 | One went on tiptoe so as not to disturb the hush . |
| 8 | We have this church , where Bee preach the sermons quiet , without spirit so as not to move the congregation to sing too loud or ring the bell or catch the Spirit and speak in tongues , so when Corporal Prince break into the Church one evening , he and the whole Bonasse Police Force , he finds us singing soft and low as children in a Sunday School : ‘ God moves in mysterious way His wonders to perform . ’ |
| 9 | It has always been my belief that a class of our type needs to review its rules from time to time so as not to become outdated . |
| 10 | Although her stomach was churning at the thought of the coming ordeal , she was determined to appear at ease so as not to let Ludo down . |