Example sentences of "[vb infin] [conj] it be not for " in BNC.
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| 1 | He did not succeed but it was not for lack of trying . |
| 2 | The hon. Gentleman will understand that it is not for us to tie the hands of the Government of Kenya but to encourage , offer help and point the way whenever we possibly can . |
| 3 | ‘ requiring a seat belt ’ Means per regulation 6 of the Motor Vehicles ( wearing of Seat Belts ) Regulation 1982 : ‘ The classes of vehicle mentioned in regulation 4 are ( a ) a vehicle to which Regulation 46 of the Construction and Use Regulations applies ( see later ) ; and ( b ) a vehicle which is equipped with anchorage points and seat belts and to which that Regulation would apply if it were not for the circumstances that the vehicle — |
| 4 | I 'll ring up and say that it 's not for me . |
| 5 | In particular , he could say that it is not for the Conservative Party or anybody else to determine the budget options of Parliament . |