Example sentences of "as it [modal v] [verb] [adj] [noun] " 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 | Taking out some and reducing the number of pests is one thing , but reliable eradication can hardly be expected or hoped for , and much as it may displease those purists who do not like the idea of using poisonous chemicals in the garden , they have to be our main line of defence and protection of our roses . |
| 3 | TAXATION is unlikely to be increased , though that has been suggested , as it would take much-needed spending power out of the economy and be unacceptable to the newly-powerful Tory Backbenchers . |
| 4 | Anyone who bought Harvard 's own shares got effectively locked in , as it would take three months to sell out , on the matched bargain basis a fact not usually explained to the client at the time of sale . |
| 5 | The inspector expressed his wish ‘ that some of the poorer types would take on homework , as it would indicate some desire on their part to improve their circumstances ’ and give him an opportunity of trying to improve the sanitary conditions of their dwellings . |
| 6 | It is important to note the implications of not calling the police ; for example , insofar as it might affect future insurance claims . |
| 7 | Children should not be allowed in sewage-contaminated water or mud as it could cause minor eye and ear infections . |
| 8 | Mr Stewart said events like Europartenariat — a European Community initiative aimed at bringing together over 1,000 companies to form trading links — were important as it could help Scottish companies implement their European strategies by meeting potential business partners . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | As it can take considerable time to effect the transfer of overseas funds to the University account , you are strongly advised to make arrangements well in advance . |
| 11 | A86 is an extremely high performance assembler as it can compile 1000 lines per second of assembly language code . |
| 12 | the Crown is not bound to take the advice of a particular Ministry to put its subjects to the tumult and turmoil of a series of general elections so long as it can find other Ministers who are prepared to give it a trial . |
| 13 | Let's begin by looking at what happened in the past , as it will give some insights into what took place in Utah in 1989 and help us understand better why people reacted in the ways that they did . |
| 14 | 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 . |
| 15 | Although it is fairly peaceful , take care in selecting companion fish as it will eat smaller fish , for example Neon Tetra , if the opportunity arises . |
| 16 | Do not give them any alcohol , as it will stimulate further heat loss through the skin . |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | If you have a supply of Duckweed — or Indian Fern , which grows almost as fast as Duckweed in my tanks — you can use this to advantage , as it will supply relatively-natural vegetable food and can , unlike plants which need to be rooted to thrive , be easily replaced . |
| 19 | 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 . |
| 20 | 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 . |