Example sentences of "[noun sg] [adv] far as it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( 4 ) A covenant by the lessee for the repair of the premises is of no effect so far as it relates to the matters mentioned in subsection ( l ) ( a ) to ( c ) , except so far as it imposes on the lessee any of the requirements mentioned in subsection ( 2 ) ( a ) or ( c ) . |
| 2 | To quote that part of this Act so far as it affects a member of a local authority may be useful . |
| 3 | This argument seems to me sound so far as it goes , but it does not go very far . |
| 4 | because the verderers … and … the Steward of the Forest made no mention in their rolls of the name of the said page , nor of his delivery , nor of his escape , and the business of the King so far as it relates to the said boy is entirely undone , therefore they are in mercy . |
| 5 | Darwin 's concept of evolution may hold water as far as it goes , but without the inclusion of an omnipotent ‘ Master Mind ’ , working from outside to plan the possibility of purposeful development , it makes no sense to me at all . |
| 6 | it is a good theory so far as it goes . |
| 7 | Newcastle 's death in 1768 merely removed the most accomplished practitioner of the system ; the word ‘ party ’ only had political significance as far as it related to the following of great magnates . |
| 8 | It has widespread support in the House as far as it goes , but missing is legislation to protect against victimisation . |