~ないように (so as not to)

She turned her face away so he wouldn't see her tears.

Even sales staff are desperate not to get assigned to the pool of candidates for layoffs.

I hid my report card in the drawer so mother wouldn't see it.

She left home early in the morning so as not to miss the first train.

She refuses to leave her room, taking pains not to catch another cold.

She taught the child never to play with matches.

She tried to talk him out of joining the project.

Careful not to let the subject notice, I quietly slip the camera out and peek through the viewfinder.

I'm really glad it didn't get worse. But please don't push yourself just yet.

Be careful not to drop the eggs.

Study hard so you don't fail.

He gripped the rope tightly so as not to fall.

Don't come unless I tell you to come.

Be careful not to get caught up in trouble.

Don't be a nuisance.

The ballerinas around the wall are stretching their legs and toes so their muscles don't stiffen.

Make sure you don't leave the lights on when you leave the room.

Fill it up to the brim so no air gets in.

I hurried to the airport so as not to miss the plane.

She hurried to the station so as not to miss the train.

She advised him not to overeat.

She told him to stay away from bad company.

She's careful not to hurt other people's feelings.

She sat quietly so as not to wake the baby.

She sat perfectly still so as not to wake the baby.

She studied hard so as not to fail the exam.

She told the children not to play in the street.

She made sure to keep up with the latest trends.

She makes sure to keep up with the latest trends.

She made an effort not to cry.