Example sentences of "can [not/n't] speak for " in BNC.
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| 1 | These animals can not speak for themselves . |
| 2 | ‘ I can not speak for the other 33 countries who are not here , but as for me , I would say if this happened in 1990 it would be good , ’ he added . |
| 3 | The aim , of course , is to delegate decision making to a trusted and close friend or relative who the patient feels best knows him and will speak for him when he can not speak for himself . |
| 4 | I can not speak for other hypnotherapists , but for myself I do not think it is a good idea . |
| 5 | However , though I can not speak for others , my three boys found it perfectly normal and natural . |
| 6 | I can not speak for them . ’ |
| 7 | These animals can not speak for themselves . |
| 8 | However insignificant in myself I am the Representative on this question of no mean body in this country who would be … disappointed and chagrined at the suspension of the question — But further — and this is a consideration far more really influential on my Conduct — I can not but feel myself the Representative of a Body who can not speak for themselves and for whom I must act without other guide than my own Conscience . |
| 9 | I can not speak for Tish , but I am painted out . |
| 10 | ‘ I can not speak for all here , but for myself I say this . |
| 11 | ‘ I can not speak for the gods , but for myself I say this . |
| 12 | I can not speak for Rhodesia . |
| 13 | I can not speak for others , such as those at the Survey of English Usage , who are doubtless still exploring the motorways of data opened up through this technique . |
| 14 | Erm I can not speak for other districts , and they are a far |
| 15 | Langbaurgh council leader Arthur Taylor said : ‘ We can not speak for other authorities , but as far as Langbaurgh is concerned , we have no debt with Caldaire . ’ |