Example sentences of "the [noun] [pron] is not [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One aspect of the case which is not explored in the judgment is the fact that the appellant was on parole when the offence was committed , although by the time he was sentenced it seems that his licence would either have been close to expiry or have expired already . |
| 2 | It would appear we have too many priorities in education and although health education is included in the curriculum it is not seen as a priority unless something goes wrong ! |
| 3 | In the reply he is not allowed to introduce any new matter and must confine himself to replying to the points made in the discussion and to summarising the main arguments he put forward when moving the motion . |
| 4 | The chimney itself is not listed separately , though the surrounding wall is listed . |
| 5 | Thus the cut of a lapel , appearing as a bold and larger-than-life motif takes on an intensified presence , becoming a cypher for the stylistic shifts of fashion that imperceptibly determine our appearance and our reading of the appearance of others rather than ( as Brilliant 's premise would indicate ) a sign for the corporeal presence of the body which is not seen . |
| 6 | Strictly speaking , the sensation itself is not located ; to talk of having a pain ‘ in one 's foot ’ is to talk elliptically . |
| 7 | As the transmitter itself is not connected to a real earth or ‘ ground ’ it is essential that the instrument used is adequately screened and all wiring connections are in good condition . |
| 8 | Moreover , the regular repetitive features of a language have only a secondary kind of importance , whereas what is primarily important is the meaning which is not related significantly either to a causal order or to a statistically treatable random order . |
| 9 | By contrast , certain defences are provided for the person who is not proved to have formed the intent , but whose language or conduct is likely to give rise to racial hatred . |
| 10 | Corpus Christi Primary School head Mr O'Kane told YTV Calendar reporter ‘ I am very concerned about the publicity the area has had , on the whole it is not reflected within this school or within many of the schools in the area . |
| 11 | Before getting on to the commonest mode of transmission of scabies , it will be worth while stressing the ways it is not transmitted . |
| 12 | Using the root which is not drawn to scale , write down the reading running up there , running up there , running up there , giving the total . |
| 13 | adequate seating must be provided in a room at the hotel which is not used as sleeping accommodation or for the service of food , and in which there is neither supply or consumption of intoxicating liquor . |
| 14 | The gap between the two halves ensures that the spine itself is not loaded and as the familiar lumbar pad has gone , there is a space for ventilation . |
| 15 | Whether such substantial damage resulted from surgery or the disease itself is not known : what is certain is that a very restrictive policy regarding the insertion of grommets is necessary . |
| 16 | ‘ KNOCK FOR KNOCK ’ AGREEMENT relating to claims arising out of accidents occurring anywhere in the world ( including claims where either insurance covers Third Party risks alone except under Clause 3 hereof ) under Policies ( the Agreement itself is NOT restricted to Motor Policies except where specified ) issued by the parties hereto in Great Britain the whole of Ireland the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man . |
| 17 | It had other beneficial and related properties too , as Martin notes that ‘ the plant itself is not used , but the root is eaten to expel wind , and they say it prevents drunkenness by frequent chewing of it ’ . |