Example sentences of "[vb infin] it [modal v] [not/n't] be [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The offer would seem at first sight to be an extremely generous one , but those who make it know it can not be accepted . |
| 2 | ‘ After anxious consideration I have reached the conclusion that whatever Reg. v. Morris did decide it can not be regarded as having overruled the very plain decision in Reg. v. Lawrence [ 1972 ] A.C. 626 that appropriation can occur even if the owner consents and that Reg. v. Morris itself makes it plain that it is no defence to say that the property passed under a voidable contract . |
| 3 | ( f ) Parker LJ stated : " whatever R v Morris did decide it can not be regarded as having overruled the very plain decision in Lawrence 's case that appropriation can occur even if the owner consents and … |
| 4 | But it can at least hope it will not be handicapped by its inability to control events on its own side of the frontier . |
| 5 | Social perceptions of what is or is not obscene or indecent may change but the legislation may remain to trap the unwary in a much more liberal climate ; and just because the legislation has not been used in many years that does not mean it will not be applied again . |
| 6 | You 'll find it wo n't be forgotten . ’ |