Example sentences of "[verb] [not/n't] be " in BNC.
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| 31 | So do not be anxious about tomorrow ; tomorrow will look after itself . |
| 32 | But even if the paper has been hostile do not be discouraged . |
| 33 | Equally , do not be discouraged by hostile letters to the editor or even hostile editorials . |
| 34 | But do not be downhearted if your story is not taken up , or indeed ousted at the last moment because a major story comes up : your campaign will not suffer in the long run . |
| 35 | Press response If there does not seem to be any response to your press release , do not be afraid to follow it up with a telephone call . |
| 36 | If there is a whisper of redundancy , do not be deflected by talk that it is all in the very early stages , too soon for public discussion , and by promises that there will be plenty of opportunities for comment and debate at an appropriate stage later on . |
| 37 | Do not let your hearts be troubled , and do not be afraid . |
| 38 | Dear friends , do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering , as though something strange were happening to you . |
| 39 | A note of warning : do not be tempted to wash the mud off potatoes with a hose , as they will not store well in the clamp if you do . |
| 40 | Leave the haggling over the price to your agent and take his advice on the final choice of buyer , who should be well advanced in his own sale ; but do not be in any hurry to settle the matter without at least sleeping on it and allowing for second thoughts all round . |
| 41 | If you already have a timber-frame house , however , do not be alarmed ! |
| 42 | Do not be too proud to ask for help from your colleagues in hearing your presentation . |
| 43 | However , you may have to work at floor level , but please do not be tempted to give massage on a bed . |
| 44 | Do not be deterred from exercising your right of appeal by the belief that the outcome will be a foregone conclusion . |
| 45 | Do not be deceived into throwing away a decent offer in pursuit of pie in the sky . |
| 46 | Do not be tempted to tell him that adults are allowed to swear but children are not . |
| 47 | Do not be misled by thinking that this is either because of strict conformity or regulations laid down . |
| 48 | As this knowledge of the remedies grows in you , do not be surprised if you sometimes ‘ just know ’ which is the right remedy and know it without any doubts . |
| 49 | Third degree burns involve the full thickness of the skin and are likely to be less tender than first or second degree burns so do not be fooled into underestimating the severity of a serious burn by the lack of pain . |
| 50 | Do not be afraid — have a clear look . |
| 51 | Do not be overly concerned with the correctness of rich picture , particularly in terms of format and layout , although the conventions used should be understood by all the analysts involved . |
| 52 | Returning to the conversation , over the delicious Peking duck , and fresh cabbage washed down with a splendid Chinese wine , our host argued fervently : ‘ Tractors : do not be silly : what would you expect us to do with all the donkey minders ? ’ |
| 53 | Do not be concerned ; everyone feels like that . |
| 54 | Whatever happens , do not be pressured into filling in a form quickly . |
| 55 | Do not be tempted to go to extremes . |
| 56 | Do not be the one to initiate the handshake but be quick to respond to the interviewer 's gesture . |
| 57 | Do not be fooled into thinking it is the noisiest or jokiest member of the panel . |
| 58 | Do not be surprised if an agency interviewer is rather alarmingly direct . |
| 59 | Do not be surprised if you reject as many as 50 per cent of the candidates at this stage . |
| 60 | Do not be timid |