Example sentences of "as [adj] [conj] it [vb -s] " in BNC.
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| 1 | First the main water service pipe ( and , incidentally , the main gas service pipe ) has to be earthed ( with 6mm 2 or 10mm 2 cable ) as soon as possible after it enters the house . |
| 2 | Eat self-blanching celery as soon as possible as it does not keep well for long periods . |
| 3 | Some of it has been seen as justifiable because it seeks to ensure competition and prevent monopoly . |
| 4 | From July 22 , EC Directive 2092/91 comes into force , making it an offence to describe a wine as organic unless it has been approved by a governing body , itself approved by the EC . |
| 5 | We have made it clear that we regard this scheme as flawed since it fails to provide to those who are legally aided that to which the Act entitled them , namely that solicitors they select will be properly remunerated . |
| 6 | But as far as being anal about my equipment , as some guys are , I do n't really give a shit as long as it sounds good and works . |
| 7 | ‘ As long as it sounds good when I go out on stage then it works for me . |
| 8 | Advertising is a one-way hard-sell in a political campaign and can be a good motivator as long as it does n't try to sell the voter something his guts tell him is n't true . |
| 9 | As long as it does not question the Islamic system , parliament can engage in genuine debate . |
| 10 | As long as it does not impinge upon another 's needs , get up and fight for your rights , your space and for your needs . |
| 11 | I 'll use technology as long as it does n't stop the song coming through . |
| 12 | ‘ ’ Do what you want ’ shall be the whole of the law' was a favourite catch phrase of the occultist Aleister Crowley , but in fact it is the ‘ law ’ of the private kingdom — with the added rider , ‘ as long as it does not interfere with other people 's personal preferences ’ . |
| 13 | As long as it does n't look too obviously like you , he 'll be thrilled . |
| 14 | Everyone has a right to live as they want , as long as it does n't harm others ’ , she says . |
| 15 | Well , as long as it does n't make me feel uneasy , I 'm a fairly tidy sort of person , so I do make the bed , and sort of tidy up in the bedroom , and I tidy up in here , when she 's gone to bed . |
| 16 | ‘ And Noah said to his wife as they sat down to dine , ‘ I do n't care where the water goes as long as it does n't get into the wine ’ , ’ Haverford quoted gleefully . |
| 17 | As long as it does n't cause too much disruption for you . |
| 18 | As long as it does n't make me sleep . |
| 19 | If there 's slime , I do n't care , as long as it does n't come off on me . |
| 20 | No , there 's nothing , you can put any sign up as long as it does n't |
| 21 | as long as it does n't lead anyone into any kind of danger . |
| 22 | As long as it does n't break down . |
| 23 | We want to help , as long as it does n't take too much time or effort , or make us too obsessive and puritanical . |
| 24 | Therefore , in principle , it is quite acceptable to write a novel about a secret agent in the style of Ian Fleming as long as it does not contain copies of parts of James Bond novels . |
| 25 | As long as it does n't invalidate the guarantee . |
| 26 | As long as it does n't go black . |
| 27 | As long as it does n't clash with |
| 28 | Well it 's alright as long as it does n't get to be like I said it could , these are lovely stamps you know |
| 29 | ‘ As long as it amuses him , and he has nothing better to do . |
| 30 | Yet , dump a skip on the road outside your house , leave it there as long as it pleases you , subjecting your neighbours to its unlovely sight , and no-one seems too concerned . |