Example sentences of "[not/n't] so that [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The story of Doubting Thomas is told , not so that we shall admire Thomas , but so that we can admire the other apostles in comparison . |
| 2 | Not so that you could find it as a clue . |
| 3 | ‘ No , idiot — not so that I can steal them . |
| 4 | The top was also a little long , but not so that it looked foolish . |
| 5 | Not so that it would stop cars getting across into the car park , but it would nevertheless give the impression . |
| 6 | Why do you think I brought you down to his place if it was n't so that I could stake a claim on your patience — make you listen to what I have to confess because there was no way you could run away from me — flag down a taxi , catch a bus and head for the airport ? ’ |