Example sentences of "[coord] [adj] [noun sg] can not [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Also , abdominal complaints in most of the symptomatic patients not taking NSAIDs have settled once their endoscopy was reported normal : irritable bowel ( or stomach ) syndrome , or non-ulcer dyspepsia can not be excluded in these patients . |
| 2 | Spotty or regimented planting can not be tolerated either . |
| 3 | A damaged or dirty item can not be sold . |
| 4 | It is argued that the distinctions noted earlier are by no means clear and that behaviour can not be identified in isolation from speech and so-called " internal mental states " . |
| 5 | Our point is that a popular movement such as the peace movement carries within itself a notion of a just society and that law can not be considered merely as a ‘ tool ’ isolated from broader political and social considerations . |
| 6 | There can be , as erm I saw demonstrated recently , very large thunderstorm occurring in between observations , and that thunderstorm can not be seen by any one of the surface observations , but it is there , radar can pick it up , for instance , or a satellite can see it , but the man on the ground ca n't see it necessarily , and so that could slip through and it may be the only thunderstorm in a vast area , but it is there , but the observations do n't show it . |
| 7 | A violent struggle for economic and political control can not be ruled out . |
| 8 | The importance of pre- and post-test counselling can not be underestimated . |
| 9 | A place is private and this offence can not be committed where only a minority group of the public are admitted . |
| 10 | The oral shield of A. bellis is slightly rounded triangular while in A. tritonis it is distinctly arrowhead-shaped and this disparity can not be attributed to differences in size . |
| 11 | Feminists have often reminded those critics who complain about women changing the language that the language changes by itself , and this process can not be halted . |
| 12 | What needs to be explained is , what makes a meaningful use of such phrases possible in regard to ontological existents , and such explanation can not be provided without a detailed analysis of the problem of relations and of the concept of objectivity . |
| 13 | A criterion of instant and obvious utility can not be the sole criterion for the inclusion of items in the school curriculum . |
| 14 | Just as bodily evolution and mental evolution can not be separated , neither can psychological structuralization and the social evolution of mankind . ’ |
| 15 | Cantoris , who won the race in a blanket finish last year , looks sure to go well again and Double Blue can not be overlooked . |
| 16 | On the other hand , the contrast between market-originated and producer-originated work can not be made absolute , once market conditions have been generalized . |
| 17 | Whatever factors might have operated behind the scenes , the existence of an inverse proportion between economic development and ecclesiastical wealth can not be discounted . |
| 18 | The difference is double the increase in the number of abortions , and one abortion can not be considered to ‘ prevent ’ one live birth — a ratio of 3:1 is often assumed . |
| 19 | This movement on account of its rapidity and small scale can not be observed directly |
| 20 | If , however , it is genuine , convinced , voluntary consent that is being sought , then free and open discussion can not be avoided , for what genuine consent needs is that people should feel quite free to voice their doubts and opposition , if only to create a situation in which there is the possibility of overcoming such doubts and hostility . |
| 21 | It should be noted , however , that the relationship between descriptive fact and pedagogic prescription can not be one of determinacy . |
| 22 | The association between duodenal deformation and slow healing can not be equated with previous reports since deformation in this study was noted after healing . |
| 23 | It is also inflexible in that the period of loan can not be altered and certain information can not be printed out . |
| 24 | The test therefore , from this and other evidence can not be relied on completely . |
| 25 | Now , according to Lorenz , the dichotomous distinction between instinctive and learned behaviour can not be made for development , but it can for adaptation . |
| 26 | Problems of a non-recurring and non-foreseeable nature can not be provided for in a book of rules and procedures . |
| 27 | Some elements , such as fluorine and phosphorus , have only one stable isotope , and isotopic substitution can not be used conveniently to identify vibrations involving them . |
| 28 | I wanted to ask her how she did it , how she attained the condition of happiness , but this question can not be asked outright for there is no one answer . |
| 29 | On flat surfaces this action is minimised by laying a carpet of light-reflective white limestone chippings on the asphalt , but this treatment can not be extended to sloping sections or to roofs carrying regular foot-traffic . |
| 30 | However , she needs to ask evil spirits for strength , but this power can not be maintained and when her true emotions permeate her denial of her own conscience they completely overwhelm her and she is punished with madness . |