Example sentences of "it [vb mod] not [be] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 On some occasions it may not be of great importance to the patient 's health whether he is treated at that time or perhaps at all .
2 And when we do return , it shall not be like other travellers , without being able to give one accurate idea of anything .
3 ‘ If I kept a careful check on your movements — which I do n't — I can assure you it would not be for sentimental reasons . ’
4 The possession of South Korea is not essential for Allied strategic plans , and though it would obviously be desirable to deny it to the enemy , it would not be of sufficient importance to make it the cause of World War III .
5 Since this represents only one per cent of projected capacity , it will not be of significant help in meeting concern over weapons production .
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