Example sentences of "you would prefer not " in BNC.
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| 1 | This can be kindly meant , but your hearing loss must not mean that you discuss matters that you would prefer not to discuss , solely because it gives an opportunity for conversation . |
| 2 | ‘ Obviously you do not have to answer at this stage if you would prefer not to , but I wondered if Mr Riddle had taken out any substantial life insurance or endowment policies ? ’ |
| 3 | ‘ If you would prefer not to pursue the matter , just say so , and we wo n't waste any more of each other 's time . ’ |
| 4 | If you would prefer not to answer it … ’ |
| 5 | ‘ I will happily drive you to your front door , little one , ’ he said dryly , ‘ but I have the feeling you would prefer not to waken your parents with the noise of the vulgar Alfa revving off into the night . ’ |
| 6 | If you would prefer not to cross forks with the time-warped conspicuous consumers of Dusseldorf , explore the cheaper , culinary alternatives in the harbour area . |