Example sentences of "[adj] as it [modal v] be [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As long as it can be used to purchase goods and services , the medium of exchange ( notes ) does not need to have an intrinsic value , providing confidence is maintained in the currency by the avoidance of excessive inflation . |
| 2 | James Baker , the Chief of Staff , was a natural compro-miser happy to settle for half a loaf as long as it could be made to look like a victory for the president . |
| 3 | The remaining two immortals ( other than Deng himself ) , Peng Zhen ( 90 ) and Vice-President Whang Zhen ( 84 ) , were thought to favour reform as long as it could be confined to the sphere of economics rather than politics , a position similar to Deng 's own . |
| 4 | We recognise this and we are determined to achieve a transport system which is as safe as it can be made while still remaining effective . |
| 5 | In addition , hyssop is an excellent treatment for bruising around the eyes ; crush a handful of fresh leaves into a clean handkerchief , dip this quickly into boiling water , and apply locally as hot as it can be tolerated . |
| 6 | However before we embark on that , there are two outstanding matters which were raised yesterday a and I 'd just like to know how far erm progress has been made in dealing with those and one was the erm definition as far as it can be made of what is meant by the Greater York area . |
| 7 | Hawaii has exhibited a much faster rate of construction , but its volcanism will be short-lived as it will be carried away from its magma source by plate motion . |