Example sentences of "[pers pn] [be] not allowed " in BNC.

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1 If an asylum claim that is not justified under the United Nations convention is to be the means of obtaining settlement in the United Kingdom , we need at the very least to explain , particularly to the minority communities legitimately settled here , why their friends and relatives who would like to come and join them are not allowed to do so because they told the truth when they made their applications , whereas others who are prepared to make an unfounded asylum claim can remain indefinitely .
2 After all , I am not allowed to drive a motor car without having proved my ability to a ‘ competent authority ’ — the driving test examiner .
3 But once I have passed my test , I am not allowed out on the road without insurance .
4 Now normally I am not allowed to eat breakfast , because of public ( ceremonial ) duties .
5 ‘ As a South African I am not allowed to play in Japan , ’ said Van Rensburg , who partners Paul Annacone .
6 ‘ As a South African I am not allowed to play in Japan , ’ said Van Rensburg , who partners Paul Annacone .
7 I am not allowed to dispose of my property or live in it .
8 I tell myself that I will let myself lie in bed for another five minutes though I stipulate that I am not allowed to go back to sleep and that I have to count out the five-minutes in my head .
9 Mafouz , a tiny , pale , Egyptian boy , had said to him a week or so ago , ‘ Sir — I am not allowed television .
10 His response : ‘ You may not believe this but I 'm not allowed to tell you on council notepaper . ’
11 I 'm not allowed to say too much about the FA decision , but it does seem a silly time to play the game .
12 I 'm not allowed to say too much about the FA decision , but it does seem a silly time to play the game .
13 Graham said of Buksch : ‘ I 'm not allowed to criticise referees , but I shall be writing to the FA asking that this guy does not take charge of our games again this season .
14 ‘ But when I pick her up from school I 'm not allowed to look around the other girls because I know her headmistress disapproves … ’
15 I 'm not allowed in pubs . ’
16 I 'm not allowed in there , it 's trapped and very dangerous .
17 I did n't bring it here cos I 'm not allowed to hurt my knee yeah ?
18 I 'm not allowed in the prop-room when I 'm in costume , ’ Stella said .
19 " You see , I 'm not allowed to drink any more champagne .
20 On another occasion she explained : ‘ I 'm not allowed to go to board meetings . ’
21 It is either pride or obstinacy , but she is determined to pay her way and I 'm not allowed to help her out .
22 I 'm not allowed to ride yet , you know , I 'm still pretty tied to the house . ’
23 ‘ I ca n't tell you ; I 'm not allowed to tell you , ’ said the voice very softly .
24 I 'm not allowed an altar , ’ she said , registering , to her annoyance , the note of desperation in her voice .
25 Outrageous , this is wicked , it 's monstrous , but I 'm absolutely appalled , now I 'm not allowed to speak about her because that 's going to be harmful to her , but any Tom , Dick , or Harry can get information which they have no right to about her and about me , about anybody else , and can flog it .
26 I 'm not allowed to love Oliver — it makes me feel too warm , too happy and safe .
27 I 'm not allowed to show you in there but that 's quite a terrific place too .
28 I read no prejudice cos I 'm not allowed to so .
29 I 'm not allowed to go jetting off to the Caribbean , that 's all .
30 I 'm not allowed to do what comes naturally — ’
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