Example sentences of "should [not/n't] be taken " in BNC.
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| 1 | But it should not be taken too literally . |
| 2 | Already in 1928 he was protesting that his own pronouncements at the time of the Imagist manifesto were tailored to the specific needs of 1914 , and should not be taken as binding fourteen years later . |
| 3 | Identifying the typifications of abnormality used by Easton 's section police in this way should not be taken to suggest that there is universal agreement on the abnormality of each specific incident . |
| 4 | However , this should not be taken to suggest that the present generation are seduced by their salaries and expenses to the degree that they will abandon their principles in order to continue to have access to the institutional channels for political activity . |
| 5 | The choice to concentrate on this period should not be taken as implying that coin designs are unimportant in the study of other cultures , for this is not at all the case . |
| 6 | It 's great stuff but an act that should not be taken too literally . |
| 7 | But these pronouncements should not be taken as the fount of all wisdom . |
| 8 | The parallel should not be taken too far , however . |
| 9 | The Circular points out that the decision should not be taken as sanctioning such advice given to such girls by teachers . |
| 10 | However , this point should not be taken to imply that the burden can be effectively discharged by the voluntary sector , even though it may be able to make a useful contribution to meeting these needs . |
| 11 | Using the behavioural OR as an index of the value of α should not be taken to imply a belief that α is the sole determinant of this OR . |
| 12 | Some of these opinions can be seen reflected in the behaviour of skins , but the parallel should not be taken too far . |
| 13 | Extractive hay or silage crops should not be taken in the first year , although the ley may be topped if necessary . |
| 14 | Acid drinks like orange juice should not be taken in large quantities : it may be preferable to squeeze or liquidize fresh fruit and dilute it with plain water , if the patient particularly likes fruit juices . |
| 15 | Lineage-based development , with its dependence on cytoplasmic localization , can account for much of the sea-squirt development but the idea should not be taken too far . |
| 16 | This should not be taken too literally — not every rock in the crust is a granite — things like limestones are vastly different in composition — but the average composition of all the rocks on the continents is about that of granite and contains over 60 per cent of silica . |
| 17 | The illustration should not be taken as a forecast , and the actual policy proceeds may be higher or lower than the amounts illustrated , depending on future investment conditions . |
| 18 | The illustration should not be taken as a forecast and the actual policy proceeds may be higher or lower than the amounts illustrated , depending on future investment conditions . |
| 19 | To conclude our review of criminal statistics , it is clear that official statistics on crime , like most statistics , should not be taken at face value as ‘ facts ’ to be accepted uncritically . |
| 20 | Such examination and statement should be made without regard to any opinion as to the merit , or demerits of the drawings or designs which should not be taken into consideration or referred to . |
| 21 | Ginseng is another alternative , but it is expensive and should not be taken for more than a month , as doctors suspect it is harmful to those who have high blood pressure . |
| 22 | ‘ Smiley ’ Ratliff 's extravagant ambitions should not be taken lightly . |
| 23 | This should not be taken for ‘ yet another diet book ’ ; if anything it is the opposite . |
| 24 | There are two or possibly three sections that require close inspection and ropework and the gorge should not be taken lightly but do not less this detract from a river that has everything . |
| 25 | This includes knowing what time of day to take it , how long you should continue taking it ( just until you feel better or until the end of the full course ? ) , whether or not it has any side-effects ( such as drowsiness ) , and whether or not it should not be taken in conjunction with certain foods or alcohol . |
| 26 | Gradually the short hops became longer hops , and it was evident that there was no reason why this aircraft should not be taken into her natural environment . |
| 27 | This division is intended only to simplify the analysis and should not be taken to imply that the aggregate level of unemployment in a country can readily be divided into completely separate and distinguishable categories . |
| 28 | Our table lists the factor that influences most choices — the price per gallon — but this should not be taken as a measure of value for money merely as an indicator of price . |
| 29 | Everyday language , yes , but the words should not be taken literally . |
| 30 | Mentions should not be taken as recommendations . |