Example sentences of "[noun] may [not/n't] be [pron] " in BNC.

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1 So it is essential to check with your travel agent or bank on your destination 's quirks and then think about other possible needs , as money may not be your only consideration .
2 In reality , however , the difference between him and a shareholder may not be anything like as clear-cut , for the debenture may give the holder a contractual right : — to appoint a director ; to a share of profits ( whether or not available for dividend ) ; to repayment at a premium ; to attend and vote at general meetings and even to convert his debentures into equity shares .
3 But we also appreciate that tourism is ever-changing in nature , and that what is demanded today in terms of facilities and opportunities may not be what is required tomorrow .
4 Geography may not be our strong suit but , if it 's true , the rumour smacks of Intel Corp which , let's face it , has the gall and the cash to do it .
5 The functional link for this class of proteins may not be their own protein sequence , but rather the nucleic acid structures recognized by their binding domains .
6 John 's nine-hole Derryboye Road lay-out may not be what championship courses are made of , but they do n't come any prettier or more golfer friendly .
7 Be warned : this manifesto may not be what you expect
8 LIFESPAN 's rules are that the author of a piece of work may not be its approver , so you now need to create another user to approve the package .
9 The south coast resort of Bournemouth may not be everyone 's choice for a summer holiday , but when drawing up your hectic April racing calendar give the Bournemouth Bay Run your strongest consideration .
10 Gambling may not be everyone 's cup of tea , but A Licence to Print Money is a far more attractive shop-window for the sport than the sober plate-glass faades of Ladbroke 's and William Hill .
11 The truth may not be what you want to hear , but I do n't find this situation funny any longer — ’
12 The campaigning or action group of committed older people may not be what many people expect from the counselling process , preferring acceptance and contentment rather than possible militancy as the outcome of help and support .
13 Bouncing around on the end of an elastic rope may not be everyone 's idea of fun , but for the 24-year-old from Staindrop , County Durham , it 's a fascination that has turned into a living .
14 But even though nostalgia may not be what it used to be , even for these people there are good reasons for staying in touch .
15 That the situation may not be anyone 's fault does not mean that no sacrifices are required .
16 DUMPING MEASURES MAY NOT BE EVERYONE 'S CUP OF TEA
17 The good doctor may not be everyone 's favourite rugby official , but his word still carries weight in New Zealand .
18 Even these cuts may not be what they seem .
19 This is a very difficult area , it would seem our type of qualification may not be what is required for our members to receive grades .
20 Trampolining in Outer Mongolia may not be your heart 's desire , but there are plenty of others to choose from .
21 Rob Andrew , Craig Chalmers and Ralph Keyes may not be everyone 's cups of tea and it 's quite possible that someone like Colin Stephens may turn out to be a far greater player , but for England , Scotland and Ireland each one has shown that he is virtually indispensable .
22 Warren Beatty may not be everyone 's idea of a role model , but this film star has been involved in Democratic Party politics since most male White House staffers were singing soprano .
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