Example sentences of "so as [adv] [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I must keep my class under control , both to permit individuals to work , and so as not to disturb other classes . |
| 2 | As I have already emphasized , withholding attention so as not to reinforce undesirable behaviour should be only one part of a dual strategy ; the other essential component is a positive and active policy of reinforcing ( rewarding ) good behaviour . |
| 3 | When they went out on their own with girls , they tended to fix things for the same evening so as not to spend two nights separated where one would do . |
| 4 | The execution … of the Saviour 's plan required the prudent application of wise and well-judged measures so as not to injure private property , not to disturb civil order , not to expose Christianity to the scandal of sedition , not to obscure the glory of a Kingdom not of this world . |
| 5 | The guides suggested that Johnson , so as not to tire one horse wholly , should alternate between mounts . |
| 6 | Dispose of it carefully ( preferably not down the toilet ! ) so as not to spill any semen . |
| 7 | Which means they 're 30% brighter and better directed so as not to blind oncoming drivers , while minimising back glare in fog . |
| 8 | The delay in issuing was caused by demands from the generators to keep part of their applications confidential , so as not to benefit commercial rivals . |
| 9 | After the talks Kaifu said on March 3 that he would make " maximum efforts " to accelerate the structural reform of the Japanese economy in such a way as to improve market access for foreign traders while also improving the quality of life for Japanese consumers — a phrasing which was regarded as being carefully chosen so as not to imply unconditional concessions to the United States . |
| 10 | I detest Santiago de Torres , Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Culture , ‘ who personally blocked all possible sources of information ’ , so as not to present any obstacle to the successful removal of that shoal of piranha fish that is ‘ Guernica ’ . |
| 11 | A corporation tax deduction will be available to Newco for contributions made to a non-qualifying employee trust provided that : ( a ) the contributions are regular and of a revenue nature ; ( b ) the contributions are voluntary ( so as not to constitute annual payments within s337(2) ( b ) TA 1988 ) ; ( c ) the class of beneficiaries under the trust is confined to employees of the settlor company , so there will need to be multiple settlors if all the employees in a group of companies are to benefit and the various companies in the group that are contributing wish to ensure corporation tax deductions ; and ( d ) the companies themselves are entirely excluded from benefiting under the terms of the trust . |
| 12 | They walked on grass , so as not to make any noise on the road . |