Example sentences of "so [conj] the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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31 By telling his or her own story of drinking and its consequences , the recovering alcoholic is often able to get through the Protective denial system of the sufferer so that the sufferer himself or herself , through personal identification with many elements of that story and with the associated feelings , is gradually able to make his or her own diagnosis .
32 But whereas other recent Lotus DOS products such as 1-2-3 Go and 1-2-3 Release 2.4 come with Wysiwyg already attached and invoked so that the spreadsheet is automatically in graphics mode , when you install Symphony you have the option of using separate text and graphics mode or of combining them which the installation routine warns may be slow .
33 He could glean from each category what was happening and , of course at a convenient time , he would test the aircraft itself and then put it on line so that the bombload could be installed before mid-afternoon or early evening .
34 One theory I came up with was that the down beat of its wings pushed it upwards and the up beat pushed it downwards and the two cancelled each other out so that the kestrel stayed where it was .
35 Cut all the vegetables finely so that the dish can be eaten easily with just a fork .
36 Put the lid on the casserole and then cover again with greaseproof paper bound round the lid so that the dish is quite sealed .
37 Then gradually apply pressure so that the message permeates through that you could do the other party harm or cause them problems .
38 Having struggled over preparation , he managed to give a light-hearted and amusing touch which caught the attention of his audience , so that the message was accepted and gave food for subsequent thought .
39 Prior research of the target audience is important so that the message can be drafted in the appropriate register and directed along suitable channels .
40 By manipulating the number of days in the intercalary month they could prolong a term of office or hasten an election , with the result that by the time of Julius Caesar the civil year was about three months out of phase with the astronomical year , so that the winter months fell in the autumn and the spring equinox came in the winter .
41 Lemon verbena needs protection in most parts of cool temperate climates so that the winter temperature does not fall below 4°C ( 40°F ) .
42 But I have actually slept top-to-tail when we 've had parties and it 's too late for the lads to go home , now just get into the bed top-to-tail and keep each other warm so that the winter and yeah
43 I would respond with some vigour that they need to go home to learn how to behave , so that the present themselves at school in the situation where we can exercise our professional job of teaching them .
44 The detailed arrangements vary according to the type of living accommodation the patient is in , but , if possible , everything is arranged so that the patient , carer , relatives , professional staff and visiting friends all move around without danger to themselves or the household furniture and decorations .
45 They are positioned so that the patient can get to and from the chair without too much effort .
46 The occupational therapist may supply portable handrails in the early stages after the stroke , so that the patient has some support on each side while he sits on the toilet , although these should not be used to lean on when standing up or sitting down .
47 If the toilet seat is fairly low , the handrails may be fitted with a raised toilet seat between them , to fit over the toilet bowl , so that the patient can sit and stand more easily .
48 A useful type of cup has a cut-out piece opposite the drinking side , so that the patient can tip the cup up against his face without hitting the bridge of his nose .
49 You simply have to try to organize each day so that the patient has enough , but not too many , useful , interesting and pleasurable activities to occupy him .
50 It is usually easy to secure a canvas or needlepoint frame in clamps so that the patient can work one-handed on them .
51 Each session in the garden should be planned , so that the patient has a specific aim , such as weeding or planting flowers in a certain patch .
52 For the first few trips outside , you should plan only to go a short way , so that the patient can get used to the distracting sights and sounds .
53 Some cars can be fitted with a passenger seat which swings outwards at the touch of a lever to face the door , so that the patient does not have to twist to enter or leave the car .
54 If the restaurant has flimsy chairs or hard benches , you can ask for an upright chair with cushions and arms to be provided , so that the patient can sit in the correct position .
55 Therefore , it is a good idea to ‘ practise ’ going out , so that the patient can find out how he copes .
56 Each stage involves goals for the patient : while they have to be progressive , they should always be attainable so that the patient remains well motivated , and avoids depression .
57 If the treatment sessions take place in a large gymnasium , for instance , the physiotherapist will screen off a section of the space for greater privacy , and so that the patient is not distracted by seeing what is going on around him .
58 Concomitant symptoms are symptoms not directly related to but arising at the same time as , the main complaint such as a headache with diarrhoea or cold sores with a fever — things which are repeatedly associated , so that the patient might say ‘ Whenever I get this problem I always get a stomach upset ’ or whatever it may be .
59 This is difficult to define satisfactorily , but in the context of brief therapy it involves the therapist suggesting to the patient the possible motivation underlying his behaviour , with the objective of increasing understanding as a step towards behaviour change ( e.g. overeating may be explained in terms of a patient 's need for comfort at times of loneliness so that the patient may be more able to tackle the problem ) .
60 For many , the fatigue is worst in the morning , so that the patient has difficulty in waking up and feels ghastly on getting out of bed .
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