Example sentences of "could not [conj] [be] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Knights who made contact with men of this kind could not but be touched by their qualities . |
| 2 | However , those who came to Remaisnil for meetings could not but be struck by a paradox ; they were expected to remain in the château for meals and afterwards , until they retired to bed . |
| 3 | We could not but be heartened by all the evident good-will towards us and Christian Aid . |
| 4 | Although very nervous , he was open and defenceless when dealing with others in any teaching situation ; others could not but be moved by his total belief and desire to communicate . |
| 5 | He knew the man 's history , and could not but be moved by his appeal . |