Example sentences of "and [not/n't] just [to-vb] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ That 's part of the adventure , ’ Carrie 's mother had said , and not just to cheer them up : it was her nature to look on the bright side . |
2 | Well she 's erm j erm She 's made a right judgement about erm to help people and not just to sit there watching telly or something . |
3 | She wanted desperately to start a family — and not just to silence the constant enquiries of well-meaning friends and relatives . |
4 | And not just to take the phetam , either — not now . |
5 | Policies should aim to create and improve accessible landscapes , and not just to preserve all land around cities , irrespective of quality . |
6 | The BMA has already pinpointed cycling as a way of reducing Heart Disease and cancer , so we clearly have grounds for promoting better facilities for cycling for health reasons and not just to reduce accidents . |
7 | In fact , since you buy a computer to solve problems , and not just to look good on a desk , the software available might be more important to you than the particular machine bought . |
8 | This arises from strong and ongoing security and safety needs , and not just to fulfil certain biological needs such as food and sex , as others , such as Lorenz , have suggested . |
9 | These are strategic alternatives which would capitalize on George and Marie 's strengths and minimize their weaknesses : it is the business of a case study answer to identify these alternatives and not just to assume that the proprietors have to go on as they started . |