Example sentences of "so [conj] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Law as integrity is also a non-skeptical theory of legal rights : it holds that people have as legal rights whatever rights are sponsored by the principles that provide the best justification of legal practice as a whole Pragmatism , on the contrary , denies that people ever have legal rights ; it takes the bracing view that they are never entitled to what would otherwise be worse for the community just because some legislature said so or a long string of judges decided other people were . |
| 2 | So although a voluntary unanimity among participating citizens could certainly be regarded as an authentic expression of what all wanted as individuals , even that would not in itself ensure that the general good or the general interest was being realized . |
| 3 | So although a different totality might produce subjects who were neither exploiters nor exploited , such individuals can not be produced within capitalist societies . |
| 4 | Here , indications for hydrothermal activity along Hercynian striking fractures were found , so that a strong but short heat supply may be assumed , leading to local coalification maxima but not to a significant loss of reservoir porosity . |
| 5 | Both the DMM Mamba and the HB Hooker are available open-ended so that a standard karabiner can be attached at the other end . |
| 6 | This statement must not be taken to mean that exposed beaches have gentler profiles than protected beaches , because the energy available may itself affect the calibre of sediment present so that a complex relationship exists . |
| 7 | The first point definitely implies the second , but it must be said that other mechanisms exist in the equations for introducing folds into the return maps , so that a similar transition is observed even for b-values which do not mean that increasing r involves passing through the spiral of Fig. 6.2 . |
| 8 | The standard length of a third class compartment at that time was 5ft 10in , and a first class compartment 7ft , so that a first-class coach contained four compartments and a third-class , five . |
| 9 | The STM works by putting a voltage on the needle so that a tiny current flows to the surface . |
| 10 | In conformity with usual algebraic notation , the reciprocal of A is written unc so that a separate symbol is unnecessary . |
| 11 | This may take place subsequent to the conveyance or transfer to the wife , so that a separate deed of release is required in favour of the husband ( see Precedents 32 and 33 ) . |
| 12 | It is hoped that the work of this new department will soon be supported by other deaf youth leaders so that a real impact can be made on improving the quality of life of young members of the deaf community . |
| 13 | Each of the catechists must be in touch with their own life experience , and in particular the helper catechists need to know something of the life history of their friends so that a real historical event can be shared when it comes to the time for each one to share parts of their personal story — for that is where God speaks to each one of us . |
| 14 | Anderson ( 1985 ) suggests that when one student has information to impart , some of that information should be distributed among the other students so that a certain amount of negotiation can take place as to what needs communicating and what does not ( see also Anderson and Lynch : Listening , in this Scheme ) . |
| 15 | How old paint cures , so that a 17th-century painting is in fact much easier to clean than a 19th-century one ( this also surprised him ) . |
| 16 | Costs are related to a standard 30-second rate with shorter commercials carrying a ‘ weighting ’ , so that a 20-second spot costs 80 per cent of a 30-second spot . |
| 17 | What controls their individual behaviour so that a global pattern emerges ? |
| 18 | There is some flow along these tubes as well as around them , so that a spiralling motion results . |
| 19 | Cable which has a large reserve of strength is mostly used so that a weak-link device of some kind safeguards the structure on a fast launch in gusty conditions . |
| 20 | The gems are also very carefully inlaid , so that a successful Dex test ( Gem Cutting +30 ) is required to extract each gem whole |
| 21 | Moreover , the damages were given as at the date of the judgment , not the contract , so that a successful plaintiff would have the benefit of any inflation in values between the two dates . |
| 22 | Occasionally the stall is recognised by the pilot so that a preventative movement can be made before any serious wing-drop has had time to develop . |
| 23 | Ruskin argued that art must not exist for itself , but for its subject , nature — ‘ All Great Art is Praise ’ — and to express and enhance society , so that a worthless society could produce only worthless art , and vice versa . |
| 24 | Technological change has led to a de-skilling of industrial work , so that a major requirement of many employers is now for cheap , non-unionized , semi-skilled labour ( Massey 1979 ; Wood 1982 ) . |
| 25 | The tradition stems from long familiarity of the conductor and singers with the opera in hand and with each other 's performance , so that a unified approach can be felt on all sides . |
| 26 | That is all the more reason , they believe , for keeping their crusade going , so that a wider public will react positively and begin to recognise the indicators of abuse . |
| 27 | Most students start with vague objectives or change direction quite fundamentally during their first year so that a wider range of courses is required including some broadly-based and some of a more specialized nature . |
| 28 | Note that this should be done before the series of lectures commences , so that a mental map of the topic is before you when you attend the first lecture . |
| 29 | On the revenue side it meant such devices as changing the weighting of the staff mix so that a greater proportion of unqualified staff were employed than might ideally have been desired . |
| 30 | But any distribution in a country such as Britain has to be indirect : It might take the form of a grant to create new jobs and whole new industries , or in reduction of direct taxation so that a greater percentage of earnings can be retained for spending , saving , or giving away . |