Example sentences of "[verb] [pers pn] [prep] not [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Tell me you forgive me for not being grateful , and not being good . |
| 2 | Over the years people have accused me of not being quick . |
| 3 | ‘ Percy accuses me of not being loving enough . |
| 4 | ‘ He recalled the innumerable sacrifices he has made on your behalf and reproached you for not being prepared to help him in his hour of need . |
| 5 | It is much better to admit defeat and carefully transport your design to an expert , rather than spoil it by not being able to frame it properly . |
| 6 | ‘ Sit on the table , ’ he said , ‘ and oblige me by not being sorry for yourself . ’ |