Example sentences of "so that it [verb] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Figures from the Central Statistical Office suggest that some of the changes implemented by Conservative governments helped to reverse the trend in redistribution of income from the rich , so that it became redistribution to the rich .
2 If the locational data are available in x , y order then , if you are familiar with BASIC or FORTRAN , or some other high-level language , it is relatively easy to write a program to reverse the order of the x , y pairs and to convert the y coordinate so that it measures distance down from the top of the page rather than distance up from the bottom .
3 Similarly , Marshall Sahlins 's work on the Hawaiian islanders in his Islands of History , though far more acutely aware of contending multiple narratives trying to ascribe different significances to the same happenings , is also organised so that it allows Sahlins to present a narrative wherein conflicting stories/histories are mapped out in a framework which explores these histories ' interpenetrations , their assimilations of each other rather than their refusals of each other .
4 The second method for regeneration to be initiated is by a time clock , so that it takes place at a convenient time such as during the night .
5 Her hair had been flattened by the storm so that it made Trent think of a squashed astrakan hat .
6 That is , the relevance of the reformulation lies in the way it constrains the interpretation of the first segment so that it matches Carver 's own initial impressions .
7 Those policyholders without index-linked policies have had to frequently increase their sum insured so that it keeps pace with inflation and continues to cover the full cost of rebuilding their homes .
8 Alternatively the chemical may react with the dirt so that it becomes water soluble and it can be rinsed away .
9 8.6.2 replace or modify the Converted Text of the Work so that it becomes non-infringing .
10 You might think of it like the clock in your hall being set forwards or backwards at the beginning and end of Summer Time , so that it registers nightfall as coming first later and then earlier … ’
11 I see my job as a county councillor as one of running the county council so that it delivers services to the people cost effectively and efficiently .
12 Mr Brown argued for changes to the tax system so that it assisted people who undertook training , and for new incentives for companies which upgraded staff skills .
13 After the second year , the allowance is reduced by one-sixth and that figure is deducted from the allowance each year , so that it reaches zero after seven years .
14 This publication aims to help you to make sensible decisions and choices about alcohol so that it gives pleasure without putting anyone 's health at risk .
15 So much so that it inspired Sophie to give several children 's classes in Norwich .
16 The hipbelt 's purple padding is deeply grooved at the sides so that it makes contact with the body .
17 The act affected the working of the political system in a number of significant ways so that it makes sense for us to see the constitution in very different terms from those which focused on the balance between King , Lords and Commons .
18 By " saying " things I do not mean simply that men talk about what they do , but that all their social behaviour is " coded " so that it makes statements about what the social situation is and where the actor is positioned in that social situation .
19 I have talked about interpretation which is accommodating so that it yields implications for language teaching .
20 Waves formed by these northeast winds are responsible for the marked angle at the far point and for the building up of the recurved end so that it faces north-east .
21 If no sand filter is installed , then for pump-fed filters it should be plumbed in so that it intercepts water before it enters the chamber(s) .
22 Back at the top I helped Duncan carry the police barrier across the road so that it blocked traffic coming up .
23 Extending the existing ban on installing non-room-sealed appliances in bathrooms , so that it covers bedrooms as well .
24 Extending the existing ban on installing non-roomsealed appliances in bathrooms , so that it covers bedrooms as well .
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