Example sentences of "n't like to [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Because they 're British , because their character is independent , because they do n't like to be shoved around , because they are prepared to take responsibility … |
| 2 | I know I speak for us all when I say there 's no one here who would n't like to be in your shoes tomorrow . ’ |
| 3 | She did n't like to be deprived of her drama . |
| 4 | I would n't like to be stuck down a dark alley at night with whoever put the boot in here . |
| 5 | ‘ I was n't pleased about that interview ; I do n't like to be misquoted . |
| 6 | ‘ And I would n't like to be around when it happens . ’ |
| 7 | She does n't like to be taken advantage of . ’ |
| 8 | And I would n't like to be present when you express your views , if ever you do . ’ |
| 9 | I would n't like to be the one to go and tell his folk . |
| 10 | ‘ The water is rising all the time and I would n't like to be around when it does overflow . |
| 11 | Geoffrey Whalen ( Open To Question , 28 October ) says he does n't like to be passed on the inside on motorways . |
| 12 | We do n't like to be here . |
| 13 | They do n't like to be tied down to certain types of delay ; they 'd rather leave that sort of decision until the mix . ’ |
| 14 | I do n't like to be unduly alarmist . |
| 15 | He does n't like to be seen with mum and dad , but when I 'm poorly and he takes me out in the wheelchair , he does n't mind who he meets and he says : ‘ Hi fellas , this is my mum . ’ |
| 16 | ‘ We would n't like to be far from town — we like culture — and horses smell so . ’ |
| 17 | The BBC do n't like to be kept waiting . ’ |
| 18 | ‘ I do n't like to be in ignorance , Millet , I detest it . |
| 19 | I do n't like to be hypocritical about it but in fact I have n't any choice . ’ |
| 20 | It 's made me independent ; I do n't like to be beholden to anybody , I like to be my own boss . |
| 21 | ‘ If one of those human soldiers were to get as much as a good whiff of this hot pot of mine , well like as not he 'd be knocked clean off his feet , and should he , by some act of unforgivable negligence on our part , actually eat some — well , I for one would n't like to be held responsible . ’ |
| 22 | ‘ I should n't like to be able to do that . ’ |
| 23 | The matron , seeing my Lady took an interest in the place , pointed out a girl to her , named Rosanna Spearman , and told her a most miserable story : which I have n't the heart to repeat here ; for I do n't like to be made wretched without any use , and no more do you . |
| 24 | Also take into account immerse plants — those that put their tops out of the water — that do n't like to be sprayed on . |
| 25 | I would n't like to be stuck up in the city and have an being forced to buy people lots of Christmas presents that I just ca n't afford . |
| 26 | But she always came back to Haworth ; she did n't like to be with famous people very long . |
| 27 | He does n't like to be inspected . |
| 28 | I did n't like to be touched by almost anyone . |
| 29 | The solicitor laid a hand on his arm , making Edward wince : he did n't like to be touched . |
| 30 | ‘ I would n't like to be hanging until she does , ’ Carrie said grimly , then noticed that Julia looked upset and said quickly , ‘ No , I think you 're right , Julia . |