Example sentences of "they [vb mod] not be [vb pp] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Thus , although these reserves include many of the most vulnerable areas and species they must not be given undue importance in the consideration of a wildlife conservation policy .
2 They should not be given legal binding force .
3 Of course , the children should enjoy themselves , but they should not be given rich food .
4 Okay so I think that erm some of Mill 's system he has given us and accounted them a type of theory of democracy but seems to me deeply by between two ideas , one is that everyone will have a say in government and the other is they should n't be allowed decisive say if they are going to say the wrong thing so that on the one hand we have democratic equality of a source , on the other hand we have an independent theory of the good and a democratic process should be allowed to disrupt the good of the nation and Mill just does n't seem to be able to put these two elements in erm proper coherent fashion .
5 Engine failure north of Reggane and they might not be found alive .
6 The judge dismissed the wife 's appeal , holding that since there was no evidence that in deceiving his wife the husband was acting on behalf of the bank , they could not be held responsible for his misrepresentation and , therefore , the charge was enforceable against her .
7 ‘ There are people who say they would n't be seen dead on of these things , but after one ride they 're queuing up .
8 On other occasions , work is very ‘ peaky ’ and it would not make sense to employ our own staff because they would n't be occupied full-time .
9 They charge you an extra quid for booking with a credit card , and say they ca n't be held responsible if the postman wobs the ticket in transit .
10 Another worry for the police is the possibility of a confrontation between New Age travellers who might turn up at Stow , the traditional travellers want to make it plain that if they do , they will not be made welcome .
11 Another worry for the police is the possibility of a confrontation between New Age travellers who might turn up at Stow , the traditional travellers want to make it plain that if they do , they will not be made welcome .
12 In most cases the 1988 Education Act offers blanket cover for governors in that they will not be held responsible , financially or otherwise , for their actions and decisions as long as at all times they have acted in good faith .
13 Floor , garage floor , and step paints are hard wearing and not slippery , although they can not be called non-slip .
14 However diverse their origins , this means that they can not be presumed typical of their time ; certainly many wrote their life stories just because they were exceptional .
15 They can not be made wide enough … ’
16 ‘ On final closure in 1980 the temporary bridge was removed and although the old foundations are in place , they can not be used due to poor ground conditions .
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