Example sentences of "so that [pron] may have " in BNC.

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1 All these factors reduce the response rate , no matter how good the original sample may have been , so that what may have been a reasonable one-in-five sample to begin with ends up as nearer one-in-ten actually obtained , because of losses .
2 In general we are our own worst enemies when it comes to enlarging and reinforcing our fears , so that what may have begun as a minor apprehension can escalate into a problem of mammoth proportions .
3 FEBRUARY , May and August could be seen as rehearsals for November 's main event so that what may have been a series of happenings in these months could lead to November 's denouement .
4 In order for this to happen it is imperative to educate people in general so that we may have a much greater knowledge of the fundamental causes of both health and ill-health .
5 I appeal to the people of Burma to economise as far as possible in the consumption of rice and foodstuffs ; so that we may have some surplus to send to a hungry world .
6 Will my right hon. Friend undertake to arrange a debate before Christmas , or at least before the December Council of Ministers meeting on fishing , so that we may have our annual chance to discuss the state of the fishing industry in England and elsewhere in the kingdom ?
7 WHETHER or not the atomic bomb tests at Monte Bello affected the servicemen concerned there by radiation so that they may have developed forms of cancer is not proved and possibly is not susceptible of proof .
8 In marital therapy it is often noticeable that although a couple are asking for help to sort out their problem , so that they may have the closeness and intimacy for which they yearn , fear overcomes hope , and whenever things start to improve one of them can be relied upon to start up the next quarrel .
9 Unlike the Cubists , the Futurists had never limited the colours on their palettes and were concerned with a wide range of subject-matter , so that they may have contributed to the general ‘ loosening-up ’ process that Cubism was undergoing .
10 The experiential approach therefore tries to get pupils in communication with the depths in themselves so that they may have some idea of what that is like for other people , as well as helping them to be more truly " present " in what they are studying .
11 On the bedside table , he was in the act of placing a Bible , so that he may have dropped off into a doze while reading it .
12 Also in commencing to draw , select a part of the picture which is least likely to move position , so that you may have stability in your drawing .
13 It will keep you here a little so that you may have time to make your plans . ’
14 But a mathematician should be taught to try to take me with him , so that I may have some appreciation of what he is doing , and why he enjoys doing it .
15 ‘ I will buy it , so that I may have you to myself . ’
16 If the Secretary exercises such right the Lead Organization will notify the Party affected so that it may have the opportunity of making representations to the Secretary of State .
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