Example sentences of "[verb] [conj] [verb] [subord] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Did you know that your EC-approved pads must be ‘ as light as possible without prejudicing design strength and efficiency ’ ( sub-section 1.3.2 ) , or that your box ‘ must be so designed and manufactured as to facilitate correct positioning on the user and to remain in place for the foreseeable period of use , bearing in mind ambient factors , movements to be made and postures to be adopted . |
| 2 | Pipelines must be fitted so as to maintain continuous flow at turbulence producing levels with valves , glands , seals , junctions and outlets so designed and positioned as to avoid causing ‘ traps ’ where food deposits can accumulate or cleaning solutions can stagnate . |
| 3 | Not all schools of nursing are so well equipped or staffed as to afford a media officer , and responsibility for the care and maintenance of equipment is delegated to teaching staff . |
| 4 | I shall explain here the lease evaluation techniques that finance directors should normally use when deciding whether to lease or buy . |
| 5 | Accountants aside , what criteria does Ambrose apply when considering whether to sign an artist ? |
| 6 | Was it really better to love and lose than to try and avoid the inevitable pain by not loving at all ? |