Example sentences of "not [vb infin] [prep] [adj] [noun] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | In my 25 years of watching international rugby I have seen many incidents of violence and can not think of any country that is blameless . |
| 2 | I can not think of any flower that does not press better for being taken apart , although of course you will have to spend time putting it back together again when you want to use it . |
| 3 | Nevertheless , the Minister did not think at this time that it was necessary to end the corporate status of Tanzania 's radio service . |
| 4 | ‘ But I can not comment on any suggestion that he was worried about his exams in any way . ’ |
| 5 | My own society , SOLACE ( Society for the liberation of animals from cruelty and exploitation ) , claims no such thing and I do not know of any society that does . |
| 6 | Consequently he can not approve of any building that wants to draw attention to itself . |
| 7 | It is important to remember that ‘ democratic deficit ’ does not refer to any notion that the Commission is too powerful , but rather to the idea that too many decisions are taken by the ‘ unelected ’ Council of Ministers , and that further powers should be transferred from this body and from national parliaments to the European Parliament at Strasbourg . |
| 8 | In addition , it can be demotivating for staff who are subjected to a prolonged investigation that does not result in tangible benefits that offset the level of disturbance caused . |
| 9 | On the other hand , there are many cases in which prerogative orders have been awarded against Ministers without any qualm or discussion of the matter ; but it does not follow from this fact that such orders operate as anything other than ‘ requests ’ to act or to refrain from action . |
| 10 | The foreman of the drilling crew said they would not work for any company that is in dispute with the local people . |
| 11 | I would not suggest for one moment that they existed here . |
| 12 | This limit does not apply to standard equipment that is fitted by the manufacturer . |
| 13 | This limit does not apply to standard equipment that is fitted by the manufacturer . |
| 14 | This limit does not apply to standard equipment that is fitted by the manufacturer . |
| 15 | I would not recommend to this side that they have any truck with that particular perspective . |
| 16 | The arguments presented in this chapter do not lead to comfortable conclusions that can be instantly assimilated . |
| 17 | Now , I do not pretend for one moment that children should not be taught to add , subtract , read and think logically . |
| 18 | ‘ In all honesty , though I should be loth to say of any man that he is capable of killing , I dare not say of any man that he is wholly incapable of it . |
| 19 | I can not say with absolute certainty that Clare Mallender did not possess a photograph of me , but I can say that there was no reason why she should have done . ’ |
| 20 | This is an inherently vague and flexible concept and its uncertainty causes difficulties for the drafter , who can not say with absolute certainty that any particular clause will be effective . |