Example sentences of "[not/n't] [adv] [be] a [noun] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | It has not only been a victory for Mr Major : it has also put an end to the leadership crisis Mr Heseltine created in 1988 . |
| 2 | Certainly it will not only be a gift for the elderly to receive a visit , but also we visitors will be able to benefit from the wisdom and life experience of the elderly members of the Church and society . |
| 3 | Victor 's death at such a young age will not only be a tragedy for his family and friends but will have a major impact on many engaged in dealing with the increasing complexities of value added tax . |
| 4 | Oldham boss Joe Royle said : ‘ Scoring goals has not normally been a problem for us but it is at the moment . ’ |
| 5 | A Sri Lankan total of 408 for eight , and a first innings deficit so far of 28 , would not normally be a cause for satisfaction . |
| 6 | A Sri Lankan total of 408 for eight , and a first-innings deficit so far of 28 , would not normally be a cause for satisfaction , but this has been no ordinary tour for England , beaten 3-0 in the Indian Test series and consistently outplayed on the pitches of the sub-continent . |
| 7 | Fags and mags are not the kind of things people give up lightly , and so recession has not really been a problem for T&S . |
| 8 | However , while returning home with the Cup might not quite be an occasion for breaking out the ticker tape and launching into an orgy of street parties , it would be nice to see England do well , and there is no reason why they should not . |
| 9 | This is inconvenient to the tidy-minded , but should not otherwise be a matter for regret . |
| 10 | To really enjoy your garden it should n't just be a home for plants . |
| 11 | BZW 's Davis says : ‘ One does n't want four pints of White Label , so it ca n't really be a substitute for draught beer in a pub , whereas a canned product stands a much greater chance . ’ |
| 12 | There has n't even been a thank-you for all my hard work . ’ |