Example sentences of "[adj] and [verb] [not/n't] " in BNC.
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| 1 | My Lord Mayor , at the Economic Strategy Sub-committee meeting recently , we were asked to adopt from Florence , an objective two statement which was not clear and did not translate precisely . |
| 2 | All members of the ‘ dependent population ’ are equally dependent and do not present varying social costs of support . |
| 3 | At Prudential Assurance , the following terms apply to members of staff who travel daily and do not move home : |
| 4 | Basalts can also form large volume flows , in some cases exceeding twenty-four cubic kilometres , but because they are so much thinner , they are not so conspicuous and do n't attract attention . |
| 5 | If the horse is not provoked into bucking or rearing , it is likely to give up such a habit if the rider remains calm and does n't fall off . |
| 6 | Make sure that the horse stays calm and does not work himself into a frenzy . |
| 7 | She was calm and did not rail in spite , that night , as they waited for the island 's noises to change to the night 's flutings and clicks and sighs . |
| 8 | Keep calm and do n't be offended . |
| 9 | Always stay calm and do not allow others to drag you in to a conflict of personalities . |
| 10 | HISTORIC war department buildings in Essex are being restored to their former glory.Jobless volunteers have started clearing overgrowth from around the wartime buildings at Beacon Hill , Harwich , paving the way for full restoration work in the future.The work is being organised by NACRO , the National Association for the Care and Rehabilitation of Offenders , on behalf of the Essex Training and Enterprise Council.Project supervisor Ray Rawlinson said the 18 people working at Beacon Hill were long-term unemployed and did not have criminal records.The buildings date back to the Napoleonic wars were updated during the first and second world wars . |
| 11 | We are trying to be economical and do n't want to waste postage for those who no longer want to support the scheme , so please get in touch with either Helen ( 632 8214 ) or Theresa ( 638 5882 ) . |
| 12 | The proofed nylon flysheet is totally waterproof and does n't leak around the seams . |
| 13 | Stowage is limited , so travel light and do n't forget to pack your kit in a soft bag ! |
| 14 | Now when that acid is fresh and has n't been used before two minutes is usually quite enough for it to have done the job it 's supposed to do . |
| 15 | The argument that the court should take account of the fact that the wearing of a seat belt would have caused other injuries of a different nature was rejected as a matter of principle in Patience v Andrews [ 1983 ] RTR 447 : it is respectfully submitted that this decision is wrong and does not give effect to the provision in s1 of the Law Reform ( Contributory Negligence ) Act 1945 , that damages should be reduced to such extent as the court thinks just and equitable . |
| 16 | She did not scream and weep — at least in front of him — when things went wrong and did not have a reputation for being raucous about women 's rights . |
| 17 | The checks that were carried out were not particularly rigorous and did not in fact tend to reveal abuse . |
| 18 | As for those who already receive High and do n't want another copy , or those ex- Mountain subscribers who just do n't want High , then one can only hope that a refund will be available . |
| 19 | Considering the discussion of religion in The Future of an Illusion and elsewhere , especially in Civilization and Its Discontents , it is clear that Freud thought of religion as being in need of explanation because it was irrational and did not further the happiness of mankind . |
| 20 | If a Rottweiler is eligible for registration with the AKC , he can compete at any licensed dog show , as long as he is at least six months old and does not have a disqualifying fault . |
| 21 | Mrs Robson had contacted the Echo a few weeks ago to say that her brother 's cast-iron bath was 40 years old and had not been used for 12 years . |
| 22 | Mrs Robson had contacted the Echo a few weeks ago to say that her brother 's cast-iron bath was 40 years old and had not been used for 12 years . |
| 23 | The only other male in sight was about four years old and had n't been potty-trained . |
| 24 | Aunt Grace was old and did n't have much money , but every Christmas she sent the girls five pounds each . |
| 25 | How horrible — and how lucky you were , Mr. Preston , to meet my aunt when she was old and did n't really know what she was doing . " |
| 26 | I am 46 years old and have not had anything lifted , tucked or masked . |
| 27 | A spokeswoman for Mersey Docks and Harbour Company said : ’ They are now quite old and have not been in regular use in recent years so it was decided to dismantle them to improve the appearance of the area . |
| 28 | While methods can be undertaken to contain the release of toxic fumes , most incinerators presently in use are between 13 and 15 years old and do not meet the pollution safety standards required . |
| 29 | He 's pretty old and do n't hear too well , and I have to shout so he can hear me . |
| 30 | You 're supposed be glad that it 's old and do n't sit in there , you know th but er it 's bad , but though is n't it ? |