Example sentences of "do [not/n't] be [verb] " in BNC.

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1 Do not be misled by thinking that this is either because of strict conformity or regulations laid down .
2 Do not be misled by anyone telling you that Swan Mussels will filter your pond .
3 Do not be misled by assurances from dealers that all oriental rugs or at least the ones they are selling , will automatically increase in value ; this simply is not true .
4 Do not be misled by the " higher " graph line on the left .
5 Do not be misled , however , into thinking that it works like a spreadsheet because it is only a grid for entering figures and can not perform any calculations for you .
6 And be especially careful with formulations of the kind illustrated in the examples below ; do not be misled by a direct interrogative — the answer is never just a long version of " yes " or " no " :
7 If you find that you are making no gains in size whatsoever , do not be tempted to do more exercises or repetitions because this could lead to overtraining .
8 Do not be tempted to start a harder routine at the beginning as this will almost certainly detract from the potential gains .
9 Do not be tempted to dismiss such corporate homilies as boardroom hokum .
10 A note of warning : do not be tempted to wash the mud off potatoes with a hose , as they will not store well in the clamp if you do .
11 However , you may have to work at floor level , but please do not be tempted to give massage on a bed .
12 Do not be tempted to tell him that adults are allowed to swear but children are not .
13 Do not be tempted to go to extremes .
14 Do not be tempted to take a flat that is too high off the ground and requires the use of a lift .
15 Do not be tempted to borrow from friends or neighbours , no matter how desperate you are .
16 Do not be tempted to use a hair drier , for instance , as this will simply blow dust onto the board and also create unevenness in the lacquer .
17 Do not be tempted to overfeed the fish on the last day before leaving !
18 Do not be tempted to use the small charge that is already in the battery , as this will run down in seconds .
19 Although individual funds may permit more fish , please do not be tempted , unless these funds extend to progressively larger tanks are required !
20 Remember that puppies tire much more quickly than older dogs , so do not be tempted to overdo training in these early stages , since this will just be counter-productive .
21 Do not be tempted to throw the toy too far ahead as this will be counter-productive .
22 Do not be tempted to make too large a frame from cardboard , unless it is very thick indeed .
23 Do not be tempted to record every syllable .
24 Mix a sufficient quantity to make the effort worthwhile , but do not be tempted to mix a vast quantity each time as it will be difficult to get the mix of even consistency .
25 Do not be lost in the deep darkness of despair and hopelessness .
26 But do not be dazzled by the free pens , badges , money boxes and radios .
27 But do not be dazzled by the free pens , badges , money boxes and radios .
28 But do not be dazzled by the free pens , badges , money boxes and radios .
29 Third degree burns involve the full thickness of the skin and are likely to be less tender than first or second degree burns so do not be fooled into underestimating the severity of a serious burn by the lack of pain .
30 Do not be fooled into thinking it is the noisiest or jokiest member of the panel .
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