Example sentences of "as this [vb mod] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | His chronic bronchitis was also noted as this might make him unfit for anaesthetic or at risk of a post-operative chest infection as well as exacerbating his present problems . |
| 2 | However , I suggested that it would be better for her to come back after another week as this would give her time to think over all that had happened , to listen to the cassette if she wished and to continue to practise her relaxation and visualization techniques . |
| 3 | For example , the Mikado in Japan could not lose any hair or nails for he was so holy , nor could he move unduly as this would mean there would be a flood , or invasion , or some other calamity in his empire . |
| 4 | WEAPONS/ARMOUR : The Supreme Patriarch carries a sword but wears no armour as this would compromise his magic . |
| 5 | Also , do not use large amounts of sticky tape to seal envelopes , as this can render them unusable . |
| 6 | Never say you do not know why you picked certain subjects , or that other people decided for you , as this will show you in a negative light . |
| 7 | Never use these scissors to cut paper as this will blunt them . |
| 8 | These answers should not be viewed as the ‘ right answer ’ and we would suggest that wherever possible the students are encouraged to use their own words and find their own examples as this will enhance their learning immeasurably . |
| 9 | ‘ The commitment to fund a rolling programme in County Durham is also very good news as this will enable us to plan ahead over a three-year period rather than on a year to year basis as has been the case . |
| 10 | It 's important that you give an accurate description of your occupation to your intermediary or insurer as this will affect your premium and the terms and conditions of your policy . |
| 11 | If you choose a wallmounted fitting , make sure the arm does n't jut out so far that the light is in front of you as this will throw your book into shadow . |
| 12 | Sprinklers and detectors must never be painted as this will impair their proper functioning . |
| 13 | Do n't warm wine by placing it next to a radiator or open fire , as this will cause it to taste coarse . |
| 14 | Always visualise your audience when practising , as this will help you in choosing the right tone for your voice . |
| 15 | Run a sharp knife around the inside of the soufflé before baking as this will help it to rise more evenly . |
| 16 | Make a very slight dip in the centre of the cake as this will help it to rise more evenly . |
| 17 | NEVER write on the will itself , or attach anything to it ( even with a paper clip ) as this could affect its validity in the future . |