Example sentences of "is not to be " in BNC.

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31 On the contrary , God gives men so many reasons to have lack of trust ( calamities , uncertainties , loss of hope ) that it could be said that God actually illustrates that trust in something or someone beneficial is not to be erected on happiness or good experiences alone . ’
32 I suspect that the theology of Genesis 22 is not to be pushed very far , that cautious theology has here been sacrificed on the fine altar of dramatic tension and powerful storytelling .
33 Though still in Jacob 's grip , he is not to be ordered about .
34 Ironically those same purposes include , as we have seen , the recreation of a world where such exclusion is not to be found , but instead there is harmony , joy , and a universal sense of belonging and being at home .
35 Before the ark disappears from the narrative for the time being ( it does not play a major role again until its triumphal entry into Jerusalem in 2 Samuel 6 , though it does feature in another battle with the Philistines in 1 Samuel 14 ) , it leaves behind one more reminder that it is not to be trifled with .
36 If duress is not to be allowed as a complete defence to murder , the reduction in culpability should surely be reflected by reducing the conviction to manslaughter .
37 But anything of a bigger scale that involves attracting the public or rallying the faithful or listening to a guest speaker does need forethought and care if it is not to be a shambles .
38 This is not to be confused with the framing of part of a limitless series , a microcosmic view of the macrocosm .
39 If it is not to be a positively charged convex curve , the intermediate rods need to be trimmed to form a straight edge .
40 The prod is not to be confused with the caress which gently brushes a surface .
41 When a company relies on PCs for its entire business , however , the direct route is not to be recommended .
42 The important thing is not to be intimidated by venue or tournament .
43 Geomagnetic north is not to be confused with the geographic north pole , at 90N , about 770 miles to the north of both the magnetic and geomagnetic poles .
44 Though golf should be subjected to the same criteria as other sports , and a bit of enthusiastic reaction is part of that , it must retain its decorum if its special flavour and reputation for sportsmanship under duress is not to be undermined .
45 HAVING ducked the bullets once , Dennis Conner must do so again today if Stars & Stripes is not to be eliminated from the America 's Cup defenders ' trials in a sudden-death sail-off against Bill Koch 's Kanza .
46 Something ( like the weather ) will have to go badly wrong if this is not to be another extremely profitable season for the Test and County Cricket Board .
47 The organisation of the Catholic church is not to be confused with that of the Ministry of Transport or police department .
48 It is not to be confused with various autobiographies but those expecting warts to be exposed will be disappointed .
49 However , Lanzarote 's swinging , lively nightlife is not to be missed and there 's a good selection of restaurants within five minutes , and a lovely bar terrace can be found right next door in Cinco 's Plaza .
50 At such times a child is required to have a very strong grip on the nature of the ‘ game ’ if she is not to be deceived — or the teacher wisely keeps coming out of role in order to establish the difference for the child .
51 In fact , Kaprun and its neighbour Zell am See have everything that you could need to enjoy a perfect holiday in some of the most beautiful alpine scenery there is , including some excellent bars and restaurants for relaxing evenings and charming coffee houses for afternoon coffee and cake ; an experience that is not to be missed !
52 Where * appears , the generic name has been introduced recently and is not to be found in the older sources , while names marked ** are based on Irish exemplars , no Scottish names being known , and have been adapted for Gaelic as necessary .
53 God is not to be identified with what we have called a part of the world 's furniture : God is no more an object inside the world than an object outside it .
54 During the day , the Acropolis is not to be missed and souvenirs can be bartered for in the Flea market .
55 But though obedience may be justly required , servility is not to be exacted ; and though it may be lawful to exert authority , it must be remembered , that to govern and to tyrannize are very different , and that oppression will naturally provoke rebellion
56 While Yearsley is not to be disregarded , Collier , Leapor , and Hands produced better poetry , though they attracted less attention .
57 The teachers ' authority is not to be regarded as delegated by the parent .
58 To drink is not to be a drunkard ! ’
59 One thesis I am arguing for claims that authoritative reasons are pre-emptive : the fact that an authority requires performance of an action is a reason for its performance which is not to be added to all other relevant reasons when assessing what to do , but should exclude and take the place of some of them .
60 The hidden pressure to get your baby eating three meals a day , at normal meal times , as soon as possible , is not to be underestimated .
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