Example sentences of "[not/n't] be shown to be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As the plaintiff had not been shown to be guilty of contributory negligence , he was entitled to recover damages , on the grounds of negligence . |
| 2 | However , some fluids such as saliva , sweat , tears and urine have not been shown to be infectious . |
| 3 | If the test has not been shown to be reliable in empirical studies , then there is no guarantee that any information obtained by using the test will provide an accurate reflection of any child 's ability . |
| 4 | The problems of life-histories and oral history are fairly self-evident : they can not be shown to be representative or valid . |
| 5 | which can not be shown to be justifiable irrespective of the person to whom it is applied . |
| 6 | which can not be shown to be justifiable irrespective of the colour , race , nationality or ethnic origins of the person to whom it is applied . |