Example sentences of "[vb pp] [adv] so as [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 This chess game works on all graphics boards and the pieces are drawn well so as to avoid straining the eye .
2 In Filliter v. Phippard the word ‘ accidentally ’ was interpreted restrictively so as to cover only ‘ a fire produced by mere chance or incapable of being traced to any cause . ’
3 In enamel these crystals are very closely and beautifully packed together so as to constitute 99 per cent by volume of the material .
4 Then great standing stones brought to mark the way at intervals , and on a bank leading up to a mountain ridge or down to a ford the track cut deep so as to form a guiding notch on the skyline as you come up .
5 Her head was now so bent that her dark hair had swung forwards so as to obscure her expression .
6 The bulb had obviously been hit hard so as to break its filament , to ensure no warning light came on .
7 The water molecules were spread widely so as to react with the plasma effectively reducing the plasma density through a process beginning with ion-exchanges .
8 The lateral sclerites usually comprise two plates on either side , closely hinged together so as to form a fulcrum between the head and prothorax .
9 The up to date Medical Report should be obtained now so as to allow adequate time for a Minute of Amendment or other investigation before the Proof .
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