Example sentences of "[noun sg] is not [verb] that [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | To point out that complaining often functions as a self-defence is not to say that the complaint is invalid . |
| 2 | The hon. Gentleman is not suggesting that a system of local government finance would be without a method of equalisation . |
| 3 | ‘ The role of SSSI is not to say that the rest of the countryside does n't matter , but show up areas which should be preserved at all costs . ’ |
| 4 | The Trade and Industry Secretary told the Commons : ‘ The Government is not asserting that the conduct of the department was beyond criticism , given the benefit of hindsight . |
| 5 | To say , however , that every society has a political system is not to assert that every society has a ‘ state ’ , in the sense of possessing a quite distinct and separate political apparatus . |