Example sentences of "as [to-vb] for [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Unless both parties successfully anticipate inflation by fixing the terms of loans in such a way as to compensate for inflation , the lenders find that the real value of their loans declines , and the borrowers find that the real value of their debts declines to the same extent .
2 to safeguard all current data in such a way as to provide for restitution in the event of loss or damage
3 I 'm not such a fool as to look for love again . ’
4 a single prostitute who provides services in private premises to one client at a time without spectators is guilty of the common law offence of keeping a disorderly house if it is proved that the services provided are of such a character and are conducted in such a manner … that their provision amounts to an outrage of public decency or is otherwise calculated to harm the public interest to such an extent as to call for condemnation and punishment .
5 Alternatively the Director General may confirm he has decided not to refer the agreement to the Court where : ( a ) any directly applicable provision of EC law applies to the agreement ; ( b ) the agreement has expired or has been terminated ; ( c ) all the relevant restrictions have been removed ; ( d ) the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has discharged the Director General from his duty to take proceedings where he is satisfied that the restrictions are not of such significance as to call for investigation by the Court .
6 The belief in the broadcasting market is not without its difficulties : how can a multiplicity of channels be introduced so as to allow for consumer choice and how does one overcome the possible detrimental consequences of the market mechanism ?
7 If the European Court of Human Rights had confirmed the view of the Commission , changes in the law would have been called for , at least so as to allow for alteration of all relevant documentation .
8 ‘ I notice , ’ he said in good English , ‘ that you have been so bold as to ask for food at this late hour .
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