Example sentences of "should [not/n't] [vb infin] be [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | His unhappiness should not have been any great surprise , as St John 's was known as a high Anglican school , elitist and exclusive . |
| 2 | It seems little short of incredible now that such a talent should not have been any source of income for half a century after she left art school , but heartening that the lack of any fiscal reward and only intermittent recognition from her peers made no impact on her creative energies . |
| 3 | Perhaps his initial success should n't have been all that surprising for he comes of good rugby stock . |
| 4 | Defending solicitor Bob Booker told the court : ‘ If the grating which surrounds the washing area had been clear there should n't have been any problems . |
| 5 | Perhaps it was the way the horizon curved upwards on all sides , like a bowl , or the way gravity worked when there should n't have been any . |