Example sentences of "[verb] [adv] [conj] [not/n't] be " in BNC.
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| 1 | The old lady made me jump when she told me not to stare but to sit down and not be nervous . |
| 2 | He felt that Balbinder needed to work slowly and not be pushed — he needed more time and specific help to speak in sentences . |
| 3 | It 's awkward having to come round and not be sure of finding you . |
| 4 | I am afraid that I told him to go away and not be silly . |
| 5 | Teachers were seen as key role models , with parents believing they should dress appropriately and not be seen smoking by pupils . |
| 6 | Recognise that addictive diseases affects different people in different ways and it is very variable in its intensity but that all share the denial of believing that they are not addicted : the crucial test of addiction is not whether one can stop the use of an addictive substance or behaviour but whether one can happily stay off and not be drawn back to it or to something equally addictive . |
| 7 | Loans would be called in or not be renewed when repaid . |
| 8 | Sunderland travel to Cambridge , with Crosby saying : ‘ I want the players to go out and not be afraid to take a few risks . ’ |
| 9 | There was a little crowd underneath him , beseeching him with the heavy solemn common-sense of drunks to ‘ come down and not be a fool ’ . |
| 10 | Remember , floor level draughtproofing materials should be fitted securely and not be loose-lying as they can be a hazard for falls . |
| 11 | He also explained that I must talk freely and not be intimidated by the recording machine . |