Example sentences of "so that it [modal v] [verb] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The role of the state was to be changed so that it would offer help in the last rather than in the first resort . |
| 2 | Not so that it would stop cars getting across into the car park , but it would nevertheless give the impression . |
| 3 | Prices satisfying these costs are Pareto-superior to go-it-alone prices or prices for subgroups , so that it would seem people would be willing to pay them , yet in our example it turned out that they are not . |
| 4 | Both Henrietta and Norman tried to manage their affair so that it would cause Minton the least hurt . |
| 5 | Given that change in circumstances , we , it was felt that it would be prudent to propose to members a change to the actual statement which was in place , so that it would permit consideration of longer term borrowing , in particular circumstances and where it 's in the interest of the authority , and have the flexibility to do so , in relating to the prudent managements of its affairs , Chairman . |
| 6 | One approach was to attempt to revise the idea of a liberal education so that it might provide guidance as to the proper application of science within society . |
| 7 | Sweden used to be part of the ‘ snake ’ ( predecessor of the European exchange-rate mechanism ) , but quit in 1977 , so that it could keep control of its own economic policy . |
| 8 | It passes a law saying that all envelopes must be left unsealed , so that it can open letters with ease . |
| 9 | He concluded : ‘ It seems to me that the only purpose the FBI has in proposing such a law would be so that it can make telephone taps without the cooperation of the telephone company … in other words , what they are asking for is the ability to make warrant-less taps . ’ |
| 10 | The right-hand chambers of the heart pump ‘ used ’ blood to the lungs so that it can absorb oxygen . |
| 11 | If the bill and the reminder notice have been issued in accordance with the regulations and the charge is still outstanding , the magistrate must issue a liability order to the council so that it can take action against the defaulter . |
| 12 | It requires acting out the change in one 's own being and conduct so that it can take effect in the appropriate sphere . |
| 13 | Flexible so that it can take account of changing family circumstances over time . |
| 14 | ‘ I will continue the work begun by Neil Kinnock of modernising the structures and procedures of the party so that it can produce policies relevant to the society of today and tomorrow , and can campaign effectively for them . |