Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] so [modal v] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That he was prepared to do so may reflect yet another aspect of the Catholic — Protestant contest . |
| 2 | Those who are not prepared to do so may find that their promotion 's blocked or they 're shunted into a backwater — one experienced insurance broker of my acquaintance , for instance , was offered a job in the stationery department ! |
| 3 | The Prime Minister , Selim al-Hoss , called for Khazen 's resignation , but Hrawi refused to accept it , claiming that to do so would weaken his government . |
| 4 | The directors , however , could argue that to do so would expose the company to adverse publicity . |
| 5 | But her acknowledgement of her feelings for him was still new , and even while wanting to be with him she felt nervous , terrified that by some small look or too-ready smile she might give away her feelings — that she did n't want to say that goodbye — and that to do so would break her heart . |
| 6 | They refused to sign the bond , arguing that to do so would prevent them from making any public protests . |
| 7 | But I must say to the hon. Gentleman who suggests that it would be appropriate at present for this country to scrap its nuclear weapons and Trident that to do so would leave the country wholly defenceless . |
| 8 | Many scientists would like to influence public opinion by speaking out about their work , but they know that to do so would put them in danger . |
| 9 | To those who are still reading , firstly my thanks , secondly a warning ( this section is filled with questions rather than answers ) and thirdly some encouragement to read on , in that doing so may help to maximise the utility of the book as a whole . |
| 10 | Resentment from staff that families are not caring for their own , and guilt from relatives at not being able to do so can make communication awkward ( Clough , 1981 ) . |