Example sentences of "much the same effect " in BNC.

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1 Indeed , much of the evidence suggests that , even if Mansell had not actually braked early , he had perhaps lifted his foot from the throttle , which has much the same effect in an F1 car .
2 Friction will also cause much the same effect .
3 They do not suddenly appear out of nowhere or on the pages of a language textbook — which has much the same effect — but in varying sizes and on varying materials : out of ticket machines , on computer screens , under windscreen wipers , on hoardings .
4 The fact that ‘ emergency cases ’ apart , no medical treatment of an adult patient of full capacity can be undertaken without his consent , creates a situation in which the absence of consent has much the same effect as a refusal .
5 If this occurs in government , the Prime Minister can evoke the sentiment of party loyalty with much the same effect as when he faces opposition on the floor of the House .
6 Charlotte did not phrase her response as a rebuke , but it had much the same effect .
7 Even if you ca n't find or afford tall elegant pieces of furniture much the same effect can be produced with a tall plant or lamp , wall-fixed shelving , mirrors and , of course , pictures .
8 In respect of overseas offices of MNPs , the solicitor principals must comply with rules 12–16 of the Solicitors ' Overseas Practice Rules 1990 , which have much the same effect .
9 English seems to obtain much the same effect with the to infinitive as subject .
10 Such a clause has much the same effect as one which excludes liability for breach and in Anglo-Continental Holidays Ltd v Typaldos Lines ( London ) Ltd [ 1967 ] 2 Lloyd 's Rep 61 Lord Denning MR indicated that he would not be prepared to allow a party to rely on such a clause to change the whole nature of the contract .
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