Example sentences of "[to-vb] [pron] [conj] do [adv] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That way , you know where to find them and do n't risk a lengthy search at the last minute , which may be boring and off-putting for both of you . |
| 2 | Charlie , who turned out to be a regular size , was dealt with fairly quickly , but it took almost an hour to find anything that did n't make Tommy look as if he was entering a sack race . |
| 3 | Its actions belied Bush 's declaration on Nov. 15 that he preferred to hold this course than to do something that did not work . |
| 4 | They they are meant to do it and do n't do it , they should be told to do it . |
| 5 | If the baby needs to go on taking medicines or vitamins , ask the doctor to prescribe something that does not contain any colouring or other unnecessary ingredients . |
| 6 | Of the vast multitude of varieties that are available , old and new , and despite the astonishing achievements of the modern breeders and growers , not many varieties match up to all or even most of the desirable specifications , and it is difficult , nay , impossible to name one that does not have some fault somewhere . |
| 7 | Still , there 's nothing secretive or lacking in discussion on the new laws in operation — and how refreshing to mention something that does not invoke the subject of money . |
| 8 | Suppose that this agreement had never been made , and the wife had made no promise to maintain herself and did not do so . |
| 9 | He was diagnosed anti-depressants by his doctor but failed to take them and did not return for a check up two weeks later . |
| 10 | In abstract they may admire and be excited by them , but their day-to-day preference is for women who want to please them and do n't make too much of a fuss . |
| 11 | Political activity here would undermine the credibility of a claimant only if it was designed merely to enhance a claim or to construct one that did not exist . |
| 12 | If you are removing an asbestos cement guttering system , do not attempt to cut it and do n't break up the sections . |
| 13 | I wonder how many others would have liked to sign it but did not feel that they should . |