Example sentences of "[adj] [adv] as [not/n't] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( d ) Party not to take advantage of his own wrong A lease will be construed so far as possible so as not to permit a party to it to take advantage of his own wrong . |
| 2 | Paula was not very clever with her needle but she soon learned to be careful so as not to incur the wrath of the seamstress . |
| 3 | ‘ It had to be light so as not to pull the fabric around but something like polystyrene would have fallen apart . ’ |
| 4 | In moderate amounts , it is not troublesome , but for dyeing work it may be desirable to keep the concentration reasonably constant so as not to affect the rate of dyeing . |
| 5 | There is a clear emphasis upon promoting the choice of individuals in influencing the type of care they receive , providing care outside institutions if at all possible and limiting the amount of care available so as not to foster dependence . |
| 6 | Evolved for hunting in Africa , the quiet nature of this breed was essential so as not to alert game to the presence of dogs and hunters nearby . |
| 7 | Zambia smiled warmly , lovingly , encouragingly , remaining utterly silent so as not to frighten him off . |