Example sentences of "as not [to-vb] him " in BNC.
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| 1 | We men like to win , and it is quite improper for the servant to be so impudent to the Master as not to allow him to win . ’ |
| 2 | I was grateful for the radio he had borrowed from the farmer , although I had to play it almost inaudibly , so as not to disturb him . |
| 3 | She lay down carefully so as not to disturb him . |
| 4 | I pulled it off gently , so as not to wake him , moistened a handkerchief with cologne and wiped his forehead . |
| 5 | ‘ You and the little house are all I want , my darling , and a small allowance from Papa , so as not to hurt him and Mama , but not enough to corrupt us — perhaps to educate the children . ’ |
| 6 | Zambia smiled warmly , lovingly , encouragingly , remaining utterly silent so as not to frighten him off . |