Example sentences of "[is] [vb pp] [coord] [vb mod] not [verb] " in BNC.
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1 | I could not stop looking at him , rather like a thirsty man who knows the water is poisoned but can not resist drinking . |
2 | It should produce quick and clear decisions before each merger is completed and should not require a reference to more than one authority . |
3 | This paint will run as far as it is allowed but will not bleed . |
4 | This paint will run as far as it is allowed but will not bleed . |
5 | But if a cat is cornered and can not run away , even though it wishes fervently to do so , it may then make a sound which transmits the message : ‘ I fear you , but do not push me too far , or I will turn on you despite my fear . ’ |