Example sentences of "be so [verb] [that] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Rhino numbers are so reduced that a ban has been placed on hunting them . |
| 2 | However , for optimum performance the size of control intervals and control areas should be so arranged that a sequence set record will be stored on the same cylinder as the control area it indexes . |
| 3 | The tinc benz and zinc oxide plaster treatment is the cornerstone of blister therapy ; however , the sergeant 's feet were so damaged that a layer of ‘ moleskin' had to be applied . |
| 4 | J. Boyett , Manager of Central Services and Special projects at Standard Chartered Bank , replied that , ‘ The Bank 's experience in using Headhunters is so limited that a response to your questionnaire would be worthless . ’ |
| 5 | Thingol , Luthien 's father , is so enraged that a mortal should dare to woo his daughter that he says he will only give her hand to Beren if he will wrest one of the Silmarils , or enchanted jewels , from the iron crown of the dark lord Margoth . |
| 6 | Even if there was a booking in a Girl 's home town , John 's regime was so demanding that a husband would no doubt have objected to his wife giving priority to her work . |