Example sentences of "not being [vb pp] for [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If all the syndicates were to be fully reserved on a basis on which Names could be confident of not being called for further sums , Chatset estimates that reserves of £1.5bn would have to be increased to £3.5bn . |
| 2 | They are boycotting new assessment procedures , claiming social welfare officers were not being recognised for increased workloads . |
| 3 | ‘ He can sit in a dug out watching our A team as comfortably as he can sit in London , not being involved for five days . ’ |
| 4 | So why are men over 55 not being screened for prostatic cancer now if a reliable screening method is available ? |
| 5 | In 1986 the Norwegian government had demanded the return of the water because it suspected that , contrary to the original agreement , it was not being used for peaceful purposes but for the manufacture of plutonium for nuclear weapons [ see p. 36942 ] . |
| 6 | Small generators might put in 0.2 amp/hour ( 2.4W ) and are easy to use as they can be left charging indefinitely , even when the yacht is not being used for long periods , without damaging the battery . |
| 7 | When it is not being used for these purposes it is available for use by other organisations . |