Example sentences of "matter how [adj] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 While none of the first set of ideas may be feasible or even relevant , they can be built on , allowing the flow to continue freely no matter how perverse the line of argument .
2 While none of the first set of ideas may be feasible or even relevant , they can be built on , allowing the flow to continue freely no matter how perverse the line of argument .
3 No matter how serious an infringement there might be of that act they are not subject to any sort of criminal offence .
4 A child will not conform ‘ naturally ’ to all the rules of his or her parents or society , no matter how benevolent the home environment may be .
5 And a prosthetist said : ‘ You have a great understanding of their problems because no matter how good a prosthetist is , if he 's got two legs he falls short of really knowing what it 's like . ’
6 You do n't get all the wisdom of the world from a library , no matter how good a scholar you might be … "
7 No matter how good a book is it has its faults , and these give the reviewer the chance to display his knowledge .
8 No matter how good the firm 's organisation it can not compensate for low-grade staff ; the selection and training of personnel is therefore an essential part of the surveyor 's management function .
9 It delays the process and , no matter how good the system , is always prone to quirks .
10 But the processing capability is in itself , no matter how good the program , only half the benefit ; the other half is derived from being able to get the answers when they are wanted and not have to wait for them .
11 No matter how good the analysis , there will be no effect on risk until the recommendations are implemented .
12 To that extent the Profitboss sees management development as a permanent process , no matter how good the manager .
13 It is not a measure of price for no matter how cheap a product is if it does not achieve the desired result it is expensive .
14 The Dallams and Braithwaites and Colcloughs and the rest feeling in no way threatened by skirmishes between one resident of St Jude 's and another , yet closing ranks in a punitive fury when it concerned no matter how small a portion of their worldly goods .
15 People assume they own part of you , on no matter how small an acquaintance ; while if you are reckless enough to write a book , this puts your bank account , your medical records , and the state of your marriage irrevocably into the public domain .
16 No matter how small the problem of salmonella within the British egg industry — and the BEIC has always maintained that any problem was minute and much smaller than last year 's hysteria implied — the consumer has demanded that the problem be reduced to the absolute minimum possible .
17 No matter how small the sample size , however , it would obscure the analysis to group readers of very different papers , such as the Guardian and the Telegraph , together .
18 It is not in the interests of the drinks industry to encourage alcohol abuse and no matter how small the percentage of abusers , it will always be too high .
19 This list is almost endless but no matter how small the likelihood , every possible scenario must be explored .
20 The ‘ Attractions ’ selection from Mr Fothergill 's , at £1.99 per packet , make beautiful gardens possible no matter how small the budget
21 No matter how small the treat , or labour saving device you are able to afford , though , it is the principle that is important .
22 No matter how small the practice may be , it must be financially managed if it is to succeed .
23 Any fish that is particularly sensitive will show up their presence , no matter how small the amount , by scratching on rocks and tank uplifts .
24 Compliance with the Building Regulations does not give you any legal rights to encroach on your neighbours land , no matter how small the encroachment may be .
25 Foreign ultimate holding companies of UK companies ( no matter how small the turnover ) identified through Lotus One Source searches .
26 No matter how simple the programme , it still needed to be organized , and in such a way as not to give offence by seeming to slight a guest .
27 In one organization the chief executive walks out of meetings after precisely 90 minutes , no matter how involved the discussion has become
28 No matter how worthwhile a project seems we attack it for the hidden and sinister purposes behind it .
29 Then we see again , that , no matter how great the need , it did n't make any difference .
30 But if you have the luck to come of country stock then you should never sever your roots , no matter how great the temptation to ‘ improve ’ yourself , or to inhabit more glorious scenery , or to be nearer a railway station .
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