Example sentences of "[pron] [modal v] not [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Do n't see any reason why I should not that they 've had nothing wrong |
| 2 | I 'll not if you like . |
| 3 | The blue and yellow uniforms lent the scene a colourfulness not to be found in Britain , save perhaps in military ceremonial , and I could not but wonder why in our churches and social life colour has become so taboo . |
| 4 | I could not but notice how tenderly Rachel looked at Benjamin and jealousy , a flame so quickly started , is the most difficult fire to extinguish . |
| 5 | Also , when he gestured to me to sit down on the mats which covered the floor , I could not but observe two fairly fresh ( tuskless ) skulls above the door by which we had entered . |
| 6 | Whether or not my father was happy , I could not and can not tell because that has always been difficult , but I suspect from his outbursts of temper and the frequency of his migraines that he was not . |
| 7 | I remember once that I could not and with one swoop she was upon me — over the head , down the back , on my bare legs , until in agony and terror I ran for the house screaming for my father . |
| 8 | I arose and spoke and told them that I could not and would not do it . |
| 9 | Alternately , this interest might demonstrate the excitement and enjoyment gained from reading about and watching that which we ourselves could not or would not do ; a sort of substituted excitement . |
| 10 | I would like to enlarge on this theme , but I dare not because our experience falls far short of what we dimly perceive in the pages of Scripture . |
| 11 | And my reaction to this fear , my way of combating it , was to escape into a world of no fear , a world where there were complete men , good-looking , strong , active , a world of erotic fearlessness where the whole man had free rein , the whole man whom I was convinced I would not or could not become . |
| 12 | Even if I could identify these contacts I would not because of the obvious dangers . ’ |
| 13 | The sort of parts Michelle Pfeiffer or Sharon Stone get , I would not because I do not look right . |
| 14 | ‘ Even if I could identify these contacts I would not because of the obvious dangers . ’ |
| 15 | ‘ Even if I could identify these contacts I would not because of the obvious dangers . ’ |
| 16 | I will not because I am aware of the time and I wish to be fair to other hon. Members . |
| 17 | I can not but feel , though it may be an illusion induced by the delectable drug of understanding , that you must in some way share my eagerness that further conversation could be mutually profitable that we must meet . |
| 18 | Since our history books are still largely written from the liberal side we are amazed to find Wordsworth on the side of the aristocracy and against the rising hopes of the people ; as he himself put it : ‘ I can not but be of opinion that the feudal power yet surviving in England is eminently serviceable in counteracting the popular tendency to reform . ’ |
| 19 | However insignificant in myself I am the Representative on this question of no mean body in this country who would be … disappointed and chagrined at the suspension of the question — But further — and this is a consideration far more really influential on my Conduct — I can not but feel myself the Representative of a Body who can not speak for themselves and for whom I must act without other guide than my own Conscience . |
| 20 | This , therefore , I can not but earnestly repeat , — Break their wills betimes ; begin this great work before they can run alone before they can speak plain , or perhaps speak at all . |
| 21 | At any rate you can not stand apart , I can not but do otherwise and that is why we belong together , d'ye see ? |
| 22 | I can not but be sorry |
| 23 | I am aware that the Institute is making efforts to bring about change , but I can not but help feel that my and my fellow graduates ' achievement is somewhat devalued by the continued willingness of the Institute to adopt almost as many new members as it can . |
| 24 | And for the rest , if any do challenge me , and I can not but defend myself , you shall hold me justified and excused . |
| 25 | The Emperor 's speech included the statement : " I think of the suffering your people underwent during this unfortunate period , which was brought about by my country , and I can not but feel the deepest regret . " |
| 26 | ‘ John left late last night by the ‘ Potentate ’ for Sydney , without me , much to my sorrow ’ , she told her mother on 15 February 1839 , ‘ though I can not but admit the propriety of the arrangement . ’ |
| 27 | I cry to release huge waves of feelings which can build up , especially when I can not or dare not put feelings into words . |
| 28 | Much as I would like to assist the hon. Gentleman , I can not as I do not accept that transport for students at boards of management colleges should remain with education authorities . |
| 29 | I can not and will not cut my conscience to fit this year 's fashions . ’ |
| 30 | Martin Luther , excommunicated by the Pope and defending himself before the Emperor , closes his statement with the celebrated words : ‘ My conscience is taken captive by God 's word , I can not and will not recant anything . |