Example sentences of "[not/n't] be [adj] for some [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Of course he 's not been well for some time and he did n't take care of himself . ’ |
| 2 | Too numerous to list here individually , most were of early-1980s , vintage and had not been airworthy for some time . |
| 3 | Bacteriological tests are of little value as the results may not be available for some days . |
| 4 | Overall , it appeared by the middle of March that the Gulf environment was proving more resilient than had been feared , but environmentalists cautioned that the full extent of the damage would not be apparent for some time , particularly as the oil sank to the bed of the shallow Gulf , where it would damage vital food plants . |
| 5 | But they would not be ready for some time to admit the fact to one another . |
| 6 | The Macari honeymoon period is in full swing and there 's a determination and self-belief about the players which has n't been visible for some time . |
| 7 | She had guessed that the reason was something to do with Jennifer for she had known that her sister had n't been well for some while and had been undergoing tests since experiencing stabbing pain in her right eye and numbness in her legs . |