Example sentences of "[coord] [adv] [adv] [conj] [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | These he seems to have been given , or as near as made no difference . |
| 2 | Cassie shivered as she contemplated the knowledge that she had been here in this kitchen once before … or as near as made no difference . |
| 3 | Under the scheme , discussions with appraisers are held every five years , and more frequently if requested by appraisers or appraisees . |
| 4 | For instance , the risk of a heart attack is greatly increased by smoking and more so if combined with use of the contraceptive pill . |
| 5 | Inevitably , therefore , the government fails to deliver the goods as demanded , as expected , and sometimes even as promised . |