Example sentences of "[adj] as [adj] [to-vb] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | NIGEL LAWSON yesterday made clear his determination to keep interest rates as high as necessary to defeat inflation and provide a sound basis for continued economic prosperity . |
| 2 | The important points to remember are that pipe runs from the hot water cylinder should be kept as short and as direct as possible to avoid heat loss — and a long wait at the tap before hot water arrives . |
| 3 | A ventilator should then be inserted in the bottom : this can be adjustable for very windy weather , but must be kept open as much as possible to prevent dampness in the flue being caused by condensation . |
| 4 | There are also improvements in the routing department : the early EGs had large pickup cavities under the scratchplates , but on the new versions the cavities have been kept as small as possible to retain wood , with the aim of improving tone and sustain . |
| 5 | Moreover , that agreement should be kept under constant scrutiny during the initial period after the merger and amended as necessary to take account of the adjustments which will almost certainly be required as a result of the new firm 's experiences . |