Example sentences of "and not for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Italians think of the state system much as Britons used to regard ‘ Auntie ’ and not for nothing is it known as ‘ Mamma RAI ’ . |
| 2 | Ironically , and not for the last time in history , the Communist-inspired proletariat had more clout outside the Soviet borders than within . |
| 3 | He emphasized that peace had to be preserved for the entire human race and not for particular sections of it , pointing out that the word ‘ civilization ’ could be applied to a wide diversity of values . |
| 4 | Although the discussion of this process is beyond the scope of this book we must not forget that the whole outline of history is sketched in The German Ideology for two purposes and not for itself . |
| 5 | As he said ( and not for the first time ) , you ca n't beat a bit of local knowledge . |
| 6 | That was routine stuff and not for him . |
| 7 | He is ready , he says , to consider Syria 's ‘ vital interests ’ in Lebanon , and by that he appears to mean that its army could stay in the Beka'a Valley , provided it is clearly intended for defence against Israeli attack and not for interference in Lebanon 's internal affairs . |
| 8 | Despite the reported ‘ need to hear the voice of the Führer again ’ , Hitler 's traditional speech on 30 January 1942 , the anniversary of the ‘ seizure of power ’ , left some feelings of disappointment , since people were looking for comforting or encouraging words about the state of the war in the east and not for just another stereotype repetition of the Nazi Party 's glorious history . |
| 9 | That let off seemed to breathe relief back into the home side , and not for the first time this season the imposing physical presence of youngster Ferguson proved crucial with a deft header which set up Cleland for a fine angled finish from 15 yards for the leveller . |
| 10 | Whatever the size , an acer is grown mainly for the leaves — for their shape , their poise and their colouring — and not for the flowers , which are insignificant . |
| 11 | ‘ I 'm playing for the fun I can get out of it for myself , and not for them , ’ said the five-times Wimbledon champion after a 7–5 , 6–2 defeat by Frenchman Olivier Delaitre in the Nice Open yesterday in his first relevant match of this year 's comeback . |
| 12 | This small band wish the possession of this large section of Oregon simply for room to gratify a wild , roaming disposition , and not for a home . ’ |
| 13 | ‘ From now on , the infant will be reared as I explained , and not for at least twenty years will we be able to report in much detail on the results of our investigations , although preliminary papers will be published in the professional press from time to time . |
| 14 | Whatever you 've done you 've done for science and not for me personally , whether you see it that way or not . |
| 15 | Both were convicted and sentenced to hang , ironically for a mass of mundane crimes , and not for the Royal Mail robbery that had made them so famous . |
| 16 | But is it a dialogue , or does each blackbird whistle for itself and not for the other ? |
| 17 | It was a genuine mix-up , but it worked out for me — — and not for poor old Mr Munro . |
| 18 | In other words it was recognised that community care is not necessarily , and not for ail , a cheaper form of care . |
| 19 | The great voice which calls us all has appointed that one card will remain blank and another shall be full , and not for any good or well they 've done to him . |
| 20 | But the best-laid schemes of mankind and its security police can be blown aside in the squeeze of the assassin 's trigger , sending one to heaven and one to hell and not for any good or ill they 've done to him . |
| 21 | Learn to look for what is positive in others and not for what is negative . |
| 22 | Rescripts were often penned for a case , and not for the world at large . |
| 23 | He quotes Gamgee : ‘ He toiled for lucre and not for the advancement of veterinary science ’ . |
| 24 | Some activities are good for one or two of the three S's and not for others , but different ones can be combined to give the best overall results . |
| 25 | The proposals are intended as a package and not for piecemeal negotiation . |
| 26 | ‘ Karim , you have been cast for authenticity and not for experience . ’ |
| 27 | This case is , as is readily appreciated , a case merely for the existence of some sort of second chamber , and not for the House of Lords as at present composed . |
| 28 | As the throng of workers laughed and joked , tucking into the vast amount of food laid out before them , Annie 's mind went back to other Mell Suppers and not for the first time , she reflected on how her family had dwindled . |
| 29 | In it those who want it have some paid employment , probably on a part-time , possibly job-sharing basis , and not for an entire lifetime . |
| 30 | I think it is important for trade unionists to realise this , so they know their fellow trade unionists are sitting on these appeal panels to try to ensure justice is done , and not for financial gain . |