Example sentences of "in [adj] a [noun] as [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 Yeah but what are we gon na word it in such a way as they 're not gon na give it ?
2 But Mr. de Lacy submits that both it and the previous cases which it applied are clearly distinguishable from the instant case because they all rested upon the critical circumstances that the lender or creditor in each case left it to the principal debtor to obtain , in such a way as he thought fit , the execution of the document .
3 Now to the Muses : I do n't call them to fortify my Walls against Wealth itself , but against Wealth in such a Shape as we had then described ; and you are not to think , that Poets , who love Ease and Pleasure , and the most gay Delights of Life , should hate the only Means of obtaining it
4 They simply show the courtesy and respect demanded of them in such a society as theirs .
5 All items were dumped together ( in such a position as they should not fall into the water ) .
6 A private limited company has the following clause in its Articles of Association concerning the issue of share capital : ‘ The shares shall be under the control of the directors , who may allot and dispose of or grant options over the same to such persons on such terms , and in such a manner as they think fit . ’
7 When Robert Devereux , second Earl of Essex [ q.v. ] , suggested he should be attorney general the queen ‘ acknowledged his gifts , but said his speaking against her in such a manner as he had done should be a bar against any preferment at her hands ’ .
8 Midland may at its discretion change these Terms and Conditions , give notice of variation in such a manner as it considers appropriate and may vary its charges and interest rates by general notice in branches .
9 In the absence of an express agreement , under the Civil Liability ( Contribution ) Act 1978 the court will apportion the contributions between the vendors in such a manner as it considers to be just and equitable .
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