Example sentences of "not to [be] [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Charles realised with a jolt that he was not to be given a room in the château . |
| 2 | He moved in against his young brother , slowly this time , determined not to be made a fool of twice . |
| 3 | Although she seemed not to be doing a lot of that these days . |
| 4 | There were chances at both ends and Aberdeen were unfortunate not to be awarded a penalty when Shearer went to meet a Paatelainen cross only to be barged from behind by Narey . |
| 5 | She had guessed it would look better — more disarming — not to be carrying a bag ; as if she expected to be out only for a short time . |
| 6 | He was disappointed not to be offered a place at RADA . |