Example sentences of "can not [be] relied [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thirdly , thorough cooking and rapid cooking will usually destroy pathogens although it can not be relied on to destroy spores or preformed toxins . |
| 2 | But … the growth in net exports ( of ) services and food can not be relied on to replace the loss of manufacturing and oil net exports and secure further growth sufficient to achieve full employment ’ ( p. 139 ) . |
| 3 | I agree with Jacobs that legislation may be the only answer as commercial forces , if left to their own devices , can not be relied on to protect the most vulnerable members of society . |
| 4 | If previous experience is any guide , politicians can not be relied on to lead that debate . |
| 5 | The court can not be relied on to imply a term that the parties should co-operate in the appointment of a replacement : see 8.17.4 . |