Example sentences of "as it [modal v] [verb] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Article 86 prohibits the abuse of dominant market positions within the Common Market in so far as it may affect trade between member states : the fact that a business has a dominant or monopoly position is not in itself prohibited . |
| 2 | Article 86 provides that : any abuse by one or more undertakings of a dominant position within the common market or a substantial part of it shall be prohibited as incompatible with the common market insofar as it may affect trade between Member States . |
| 3 | When fostering a new born animal toe clipping is not recommended as it may encourage cannibalism . |
| 4 | This should be done with sensitivity , however , as it may cause anxiety should the neophyte teacher feel that she or he is being assessed in teaching skills , especially if the member of teaching staff is unfamiliar . |
| 5 | Amalgamation has been approached with caution , however , as it would hasten depopulation . |
| 6 | We took the view that this was a misplaced use , both of the finances required as it would divert money away from community provision , but also that there were no success criteria guaranteed other than removal from community . |
| 7 | The authors may argue against this as it would require legislation and changes in the existing responsibilities of local government authorities and health authorities . |
| 8 | So long as it could prevent news of discontent travelling from one region to another and igniting a bush-fire of revolt , the Party was able to restore its control relatively quickly and with little loss of life . |
| 9 | Some say efficient incineration is preferable to landfill as it can generate heat and electricity . |
| 10 | ‘ It 's our worst enemy as it can destroy property and objects . |
| 11 | This kind of mismatch is not so obvious as the other , but it should not be forgotten , as it can cause difficulty in understanding . |
| 12 | A certain amount of brand identity is no bad thing , providing it does not conceal the function of a product , as it can encourage stability in usage patterns . |
| 13 | It is safe to move about by treading on the joists , but do not on any account tread on the plasterboard as it will give way . |
| 14 | Collaborating with IBM 's Hampshire-based Hursley Park Laboratories will also be useful from a strategic viewpoint as it will enable Compuware to keep up with any other IBM CICS developments , particularly moves to implement the system for new environments , for instance the AS/400 . |
| 15 | Armed with this perspective , library staff may perhaps be more likely to respond to the specious logic of their political masters , eager to turn an honest penny as long as it will cause controversy and save money from the Westminster rate-cappers . |
| 16 | This type of sack can be useful if you need a pack for backpacking , weekend use and day walking , as it will have compression straps which make it easy to reduce the size . |
| 17 | With its strong colour it is an ideal cheese for cooking in a microwave as it will add colour to dishes that would not otherwise brown . |