Example sentences of "[noun] as [adj] so that " in BNC.
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| 1 | The androids are made as human in appearance as possible so that they can be more companionable . |
| 2 | This is achieved by adjusting the spacing between the words and characters as necessary so that each line of text finishes at the same point . |
| 3 | As to the poor , Lord Mamey 's solutions are simple : emigration on a large scale and the destruction of as many cottages as possible so that the population of his parishes is not increased . |
| 4 | In 1839 , the year of the Chartist petition to Parliament ( itself precipitated by the Act ) , Disraeli 's delinquent Lord Marney is pulling down as many of his cottages as possible so that the poor do not become a charge upon his parish . |
| 5 | Prey animals , such as rabbits and ducks , need to observe as much of their surroundings as possible so that predators do not catch them unawares . |
| 6 | It is helpful if trainers have as much information as possible so that they can set the context for trainees at the time of the viewing . |
| 7 | ( ii ) In redrafting their work they should be encouraged to think of the first draft as tentative so that they are prepared to rethink their whole approach in the light of their own critical appraisal or of their discussions with their peers or teacher . |