Example sentences of "not [v-ing] [to-vb] [conj] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She was not going to say or do anything that would make John Major 's task more difficult : the Cabinet , here she indicated them with a sinuous wave of her hand , was the most brilliant since Herbert Asquith 's and , as for Central Office , and she looked directly at Sir Charles , who was mopping his brow , they were good men and true who strove mightily in the interests of the Party , and for precious little reward . |
| 2 | ‘ But you 're not going to do or say anything objectionable , are you ? ’ she said pointedly . |
| 3 | This is a ballet company : I 'm not going to try and change their lives . |
| 4 | Well as Michael says , we 're not proud of the results er , and we 're not going to try and dress them up , Michael has n't tried to do that and I certainly do n't intend to . |
| 5 | You 're not going to try and talk me out of it , I hope . ’ |
| 6 | I 'm not trying to prove or disprove anything , or to firm up a particular belief system . ’ |
| 7 | Doyle thrust him into the attic and locked the door , not bothering to stay and guard him . |
| 8 | Not bothering to admit or deny it , she merely smiled . |