Example sentences of "[indef pn] [conj] can not [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Vincent is hiding something that can not stand the light . ’ |
| 2 | It is a longing for something that can not happen . |
| 3 | The P P G seven has a very clear theme about supporting rural diversification , it is positively worded P P G. I think the restrictive nature of the existing policy and the district 's support for that is something that can not run forward in the structure plan and be consistent with national policy . |
| 4 | If that contact is broken , the words and events become a sort of empty recitation , an alienated recounting of something that can not proclaim its real significance . |
| 5 | As in a hung jury — one that can not reach a verdict . |
| 6 | In the way of household appliances Joan Hubbard has a single tub washing machine ( one that can not rinse or dry the clothes ) , a vacuum cleaner and a fridge . |
| 7 | The wealth of other trades was on a much smaller scale , one that can not have been untypical of most provincial communities . |
| 8 | In addition to the mycoplasma , Taylor-Robinson thinks he may have found a new anaerobic bacterium ( one that can not live in the presence of oxygen ) which also seems to be associated with NGU . |
| 9 | Some people are unable to make choices because they feel they must have everything and can not accept the loss that is inherent in exercising choice . |
| 10 | Grasshoppers , scorpions , lizards , young birds in their nests , anything that can not get out of the way is attacked . |