Example sentences of "[pron] [modal v] not take [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I 'll not take orders from you ! ’ |
| 2 | Although there were four possible exits from the balcony , and three different walkways for my pursuer to choose from , I could not take chances . |
| 3 | The simile was so striking and no doubt so apt , and one that was so delightfully Eliotish , that I could not take offence , though a critical word from that quarter could deal a heavy blow to one 's morale . |
| 4 | Editor , — There is scarcely an assertion in Richard Smith 's editorial about the General Medical Council ( GMC ) with which I would not take issue . |
| 5 | I would not take office under MacDonald , and yet it would have been impossible to have refused . |
| 6 | ‘ I can not take issue with you over the matter of my past character , ’ he said , and smiled , dissembling the truth of his emotions . |
| 7 | Since an injunction may be granted on an interlocutory basis pending trial ( which may not take place for many months ) and , in cases of great urgency , on an ex parte basis , it is clear that there is a possibility of the union side being robbed of the initiative in an industrial action . |
| 8 | ‘ There is less wear and tear on top management and it allows us to arrange meetings more quickly which might not take place otherwise , ’ says Royal Bank spokesman Alwyn James , speaking in Technicolor from his studio in Edinburgh . ’ |
| 9 | Clearly , the spirit of the laws of this Irish state was to be a religious one and therefore one which would not take account of the then one thousand , and now ten thousand or more of the population in the Southern state who professed no religion . |
| 10 | But it is Lily Greenwood , shopkeeper 's daughter , it is my wedding which will not take place . |
| 11 | You must not take risks and the idea is to hit the opposing tackler and keep the momentum going through second phase , which is not pretty to watch — and not always effective if the other team can tackle , as England showed us recently at Murrayfield . |
| 12 | ‘ Perhaps you should not take Anna out today . |
| 13 | You should not take rejection too personally in these circumstances , but you should do all you can to build on the experience . |
| 14 | This information is for guidance only and you should not take action without specific advice . |
| 15 | I got er a bloody walk , you 'll not take car . |
| 16 | But today , she could not take part , she pleaded illness , she invoked Caterina , who needed her at home , she said , for she was still poorly . |
| 17 | Elizabeth knew that George was right : she could not take chances with this pregnancy . |
| 18 | ( Who ever heard of a mother falling so ill she could not take care of her household , whereas everywhere there were men drunk , mad , gaoled , old , worn out-who had become as children again to their wives ? ) |
| 19 | Quoting from The Times , he would agree that , as applied in Poland , Marxism had created a proletariat disposed to ‘ revolutionising practice ’ inspired by those who could not take advantage of the widespread corruption through which a black economy , supported by western currency , operates to mitigate the sheer harshness of a regime of scarcity . |
| 20 | A particularly charming smile ensured she 'd not take offence at his words . |
| 21 | And in fact , though perhaps it is shocking to admit it , we took some advantage of this dreadful argument during the campaign : we said we did not want to bring personalities into the election , but of course it was important that members of the Council should be responsible people who would not take advantage of their ‘ special position ’ . |
| 22 | Popular with people who can not take drinks containing caffeine Tomato , Lime & Basil Soup p111 Tortilla Chip Pie p104 Turkey with Mexican Pepper Sauce p105 Venison with Mixed Peppercorns p51 Vinaigrette p31 Vine Fruits p61/ The generic term for currants , sultanas and raisins Vinegar p30/ A fermented condiment for table or culinary use , based on alcoholic liquor |
| 23 | If you are not listening , you can not take notes . |
| 24 | You should always keep spares in stock , you can not take needles from the ends indefinitely ! |
| 25 | If you feel constantly anxious and frightened about food , if you can not take pleasure in eating or in your body , if you know deep down that something is wrong , then it is irrelevant what you weigh or whether your immediate health is at risk ; you should take yourself and your feelings seriously , and look for help . |
| 26 | ‘ We could not take chances , ’ continued Tyrell , whose question had apparently been rhetorical . |
| 27 | Mother and I decided that in the interests of hygiene we could not take Father 's body into Chiguana , but must bury him where he lay . |
| 28 | If six men were left , we could not take control of the ship ; and because only six were left , the captain 's men did not need my help . |
| 29 | We need not take Burgess 's parody too seriously , nor need we accept the absoluteness of his Class 1 and Class 2 categories — since he himself acknowledges that the two classes overlap . |
| 30 | The hon. Gentleman is unfair to claim that we have said that we shall not take action . |