Example sentences of "n't have [been] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Now it was empty as it could n't have been for centuries , left to the tide and the sea birds . |
| 2 | Could n't have been for the sex if Rose is to be believed , so must have wanted you for dinner . ’ |
| 3 | I mean , so they could n't have been for er er Germany . |
| 4 | If it had n't have been for her I would n't have been taking so many exams . |
| 5 | Probably if it had n't have been for Sister Helen and I would have never have been able to b catch the at all because I never came to see a doctor . |
| 6 | ‘ No , ’ she mumbled , sagging suddenly , so that if it had n't have been for his firm grip she probably would have sunk to the ground , ‘ I did n't think . |
| 7 | If it had n't have been for the policeman there would have been untold carnage . ’ |