Example sentences of "not [adv] do [pron] [verb] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | Not only does it sizzle to perfection in a very short time but its natural succulence and subtle , sweet taste win compliments whenever it is served . |
| 2 | Finally , Sources for English Local History by W.B. Stephens ( Cambridge 1981 ) is a quite indispensable guide , for not only does it refer to archives and collections , but suggests ways in which they may be used , and does so by major subject categories : population and social structure ; local government and politics ; poor relief ; charities , prices and wages ; industry , trade and communications ; agriculture ; education ; religion ; and houses , housing and health . |
| 3 | Not only does it refer to developing in a photographic sense , but to the development of a group of young people . ’ |
| 4 | When occasions have occurred , as they do in all organizations , where it is necessary to take a ‘ big ’ risk on a young man whose experience and background we think inadequate for the task , nine times out of ten not only does he rise to the occasion but he does even better than we would expect . |
| 5 | But not only do they have to be tough motorists … they also have to be skillful photographers and writers too . |
| 6 | Lies are essential in life , says Professor Loyal Rue — not only do we lie to others , we tell ourselves fibs to make us feel better . |
| 7 | Not only do you go to work knowing that your child is in safe hands , but you have a ready made friend , sympathetic listener and companion for you and your child all in one neat package . |
| 8 | Not only do you have to be up there , in the thick of the action , the whole time , but you also specialize in following your balls ! |
| 9 | Not only did they omit to date their editions , but they had almost identical books in the 7/6d [ 37½p ] and 3/6d [ 17½p ] category in cloth covers of a great variety of colours . |
| 10 | Not only did it prove to be the winning point , but it was the Lavey 's stalwart 's first score in the present championship campaign . |