Example sentences of "[adv] as not [to-vb] the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 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 .
2 Carefully structured so as not to antagonize the central Soviet authorities , however , the package also included humanitarian aid to cancer victims of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster .
3 The boy placed the bowl on the ground ever so gently , so as not to disturb the wild animals — then slipped back into the house .
4 A Servitor with a tracked , snail-like body and padded hands that secreted fragrant antiseptic polish was buffing the floor of the rib-vaulted passageway where electrocandles flickered on sconces in front of scrimshaw-framed ikons ; and Lexandro must halt , so as not to incommode the two Marines .
5 Then the spider will roll it up and , so as not to waste the valuable protein of which it is made , eat it .
6 Robyn felt a small curl of satisfaction and proceeded to descend the staircase at an even slower pace than before , treading gingerly so as not to exacerbate the dreadful pounding in her head .
7 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 .
8 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 .
9 He clenched shut his eyes so as not to see the pale oval of her face through the shadows .
10 This gain was included in the profit and loss account as an extraordinary item , Bonelli said , ‘ so as not to cloud the true operating position ’ of the company .
11 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 .
12 As a matter of good practice , where the parting of the ways is amicable , restrictions will often be waived or varied so as not to thwart the outgoing partner 's career advancement .
13 Humans on foot must step over the broken flagstones and around the car-paraphernalia which is implanted in the pavement so as not to obstruct the motorised flow .
14 Modern needs have been carefully installed so as not to spoil the authentic look .
15 A lot of discussion went on between J Walter Thompson and my agent 's assistant , who told me the idea was to vary the commercials considerably so as not to bore the general public .
16 All such plants must be treated with respect , so as not to offend the Green Ladies .
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