Example sentences of "[verb] not [vb infin] be told " in BNC.
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| 1 | I do not mind being told what I can not do , so long as I can accede to an adequate reason why . |
| 2 | I disliked these two intensely and did n't like being told off for being rude to them , so I told her peevishly that I was n't staying while they were there and kicked off the slippers , put on my clogs and ran out banging the door behind me . |
| 3 | Tabitha did n't like being told no , told nothing . |
| 4 | Clients did n't like being told they had been manipulated , and in the circumstances would be likely to terminate relations with that dealer . |
| 5 | I just do n't like being told that boys and men are bad . |
| 6 | ‘ Yes , I like animals but I do n't like being told what to think before I 've had a chance to make up my own mind ! ’ |
| 7 | I just do n't like being told to shut up ! |
| 8 | A , that I was upset , I do n't like being fined , but it 's also I do n't like being told off by anybody , you know , it 's a sort of basic child reaction . |
| 9 | I do n't mind being told what to do |