Example sentences of "[adj] [adv] long as [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I said , not caring a damn so long as she was here . |
| 2 | The hon. Gentleman will have read and re-read circular 7/91 which contains the exceptions policy , allowing homes to be provided on sites not normally designated as residential so long as they are aimed at local people . |
| 3 | This is probably acceptable so long as we restrict ourselves to a single group , like mammals , but there is some dissent when people seek to extrapolate mechanisms from non-vertebrate species , like molluscs , to the mammalian brain ( e.g. Hawkins and Kandel 1984 ) . |
| 4 | This may seem perfectly acceptable so long as we are convinced of the absolute rightness of these standards ; but the question must arise whether there is any point in seeking for single comprehensive definitions of such categories as poetry , literature , art , etc. , or whether it is not better to regard the definitions that may be devised as applicable only to certain kinds of literature or certain aspects of texts . |
| 5 | It is important that this potentially very valuable approach safeguards itself so far as possible against misinterpretation : in particular , that the content of religious belief does not really matter , that knowledge of religious tradition is unimportant , and that any opinions and beliefs are acceptable so long as they are sincerely held . |
| 6 | But the room was warm , brightly lit and by no means uncomfortable so long as you kept your eyes away from the map-like stains on the rancid blue walls or the cigarette ends and other scraps on the floor . |
| 7 | This is fine so long as we recognize how little we genuinely know about education , and how cautious therefore must be the -claims that we are able to make . |
| 8 | This will be fine so long as I obey the ‘ point cam moving rule ’ while doing this and for every move thereafter . |
| 9 | Paula is a perfectionist and everything is fine so long as there are no snags . |
| 10 | Particularly when Granny lives in Nairobi , the shades are spattered with Milpar , you have n't bought a bottle of wine since you opened your Mothercare account , the backless negligee is fine so long as you do n't roll over and reveal the stretch marks on what used to be your breasts , and you feel about as compelled to have sex as you feel compelled to have gangrene . |
| 11 | Any gift or campaign contribution is legal so long as it is reported . |
| 12 | He could make concessions to his allies and all would be well so long as they did not come into conflict with one another . |
| 13 | In sum , it is probably time to overcome the politics of standardization — ‘ standards are good so long as you adopt mine ’ . |
| 14 | But his risk is slight so long as he promptly obtains registration of the transfer . |
| 15 | An extra incentive can be useful so long as it does not become a too regular ( relied upon ) habit . |
| 16 | The actual nature of the game is not important so long as it focuses your attention effectively , distracting you from your negative thoughts or your symptoms . |
| 17 | The catapult ought to be safe so long as nobody knew its name . |
| 18 | He knew he was safe so long as he remained in the kitchen . |
| 19 | Any of these conditions is pleasurable so long as there is a good likelihood of satisfaction in reasonably short order . |
| 20 | ‘ Heightened expectation on the part of supporters is understandable and tolerable so long as it comes with a sense of realism . |
| 21 | It need not be accurate so long as it shows the disposition of the rooms — — information which will be of great value later . |
| 22 | We see no reason why the decision should be unanimous so long as there is a majority in favour . |
| 23 | All members of the company ( though not its secretary ) must be qualified solicitors , and there are special provisions to apply when a member dies or is struck off the roll or otherwise loses his qualification to practise , which in essence provide that such member 's shares become non-voting so long as they remain registered in unqualified hands , and only qualified solicitors will be able to vote as proxies . |
| 24 | I 'll wait all night if necessary so long as I know you 'll be coming . |
| 25 | In the UK , the present position is that microbiological processes are patentable so long as there has been a significant human intervention in the discovery of the organism and its isolation . |
| 26 | Third , from a methodological perspective , perspective , mentalistic accounts are seen as valid so long as they are closely tied to observations , so that any proposed link between behaviour and underlying knowledge is subject to rigorous scrutiny and ultimately to falsification through additional empirical enquiry ( see Figure 5.1 ) . |
| 27 | But at least it pays no rent and in practice it is secure so long as it farms the land and avoids bankruptcy . |