Example sentences of "so far as [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So far as Gassendi and ( as we shall see ) Locke were concerned this objection is misplaced for , having a modest and moral view of our proper concerns , they retain an element of scepticism about man 's ability to know . |
| 2 | In relation to the outside world they imply a wariness to foreign investors , and an ambivalence to foreign aid in so far as investors and aid donors may undermine the autonomy of the government . |
| 3 | I suppose the difficulty about us is that so far as money and possessions are concerned we 're at a more primitive stage than the rest . |
| 4 | In man discrimination against known cheaters is intense , going so far as imprisonment and other forms of punishment . |
| 5 | What distinguished the Court of Napoleon III was its brilliance and verve , for he was determined that it should in no way resemble the moribund courts of Europe , stifling under the weight of tradition , except in so far as etiquette and good order must prevail . |
| 6 | In terms of conventional undergraduate courses , I see no great pressure for a further extension of the modular pattern , but so far as universities and colleges are concerned , I foresee an explosion in the modular approach at the Continuing Education level . |
| 7 | The teachers ' authority extends to the enforcement of school rules ( which a head teacher has authority to make under the articles of government of school and which may , unless they are unlawful — for example because of sex or race discrimination — be regarded as the ‘ law of the land ’ so far as pupils and parents are concerned ) . |
| 8 | Let me emphasize that , so far as Andrew and I were concerned , it was a love-match . ’ |
| 9 | In other words , so far as Keswick and district was concerned , albeit belatedly , the Reformation had made its advent . |
| 10 | So far as observation and knowledge of the world is concerned , the beliefs of the northern peoples have been dismissed equally by the Russian Orthodox Church and by the Communists as benighted superstition which imprisoned them mentally in a fear of evil spirits . |
| 11 | Nevertheless , so far as policy and plan formulation is concerned , recent practice indicates a willingness to reflect both local wishes and concerns for policies elsewhere in the city . |
| 12 | So far as artlessness and simplicity is concerned , Livia Rev 's recording is very special , while Barenboim scores by bringing lightness and freshness to the music which is often quite bracing . |
| 13 | Young people So far as children and young people are concerned , it is well recognized in historical work on the nineteenth century that the growth of state intervention to control the employment of children , and to establish and expand compulsory education , had the effect of altering the balance of obligations between parents and children . |
| 14 | So far as manufacturers and wholesalers are concerned the retailer is , above all , an outlet for their products , and an important source of market intelligence concerning customer buying habits and preferences . |
| 15 | Trees are clearly , so far as town and country planning is concerned , a matter of amenity . |
| 16 | So far as cancellation and termination are concerned , in most conventional types of contracts , the seller would wish to perform , or be given the opportunity to perform the contract . |
| 17 | But Geneva rules will apply , except in so far as fire and brimstone will be permitted on a strictly controlled basis . |
| 18 | So far as situation and facilities go the site is an ideal one and , moreover , it is comparatively close to London and within easy distance of Henley and Shiplake railway stations . |