Example sentences of "[verb] [adj] [conj] [verb] [not/n't] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I then burrowed into the cockpit to wrench the gear from its housing but in so doing I became unplugged and did not hear the pilot shouting that we were about to ditch . ’ |
| 2 | This prevents her from becoming pregnant but does not interfere with her love-life . |
| 3 | Listen poorly and do n't hear others . |
| 4 | When he struck it hard against the trunk of the tree it seemed solid and did not break or splinter . |
| 5 | There was anger among them , and pity , for each in their different way had seen suffering and did not wish to see it again . |
| 6 | As for those who already receive High and do n't want another copy , or those ex- Mountain subscribers who just do n't want High , then one can only hope that a refund will be available . |
| 7 | She sat looking bored and did n't seem perturbed about the noises around them . |
| 8 | She thought she might find Oliver sleeping on the couch which he sometimes did if he came late and did not want to disturb her , but he had not come home . |
| 9 | I do not rightly understand how the medical men could not save him after the accident since you say the cut seemed small and did not appear to trouble him but I have heard that for the blood to be poisoned it takes only a pin-prick and that a cut where there is manure about can have this effect if not noticed . |
| 10 | ‘ Whatever happens , son , go on looking holy and do n't say a word more than I told you . |
| 11 | At Prudential Assurance , the following terms apply to members of staff who travel daily and do not move home : |
| 12 | Stowage is limited , so travel light and do n't forget to pack your kit in a soft bag ! |
| 13 | Sung stiffened but did not look up . |
| 14 | Director and founder Caroline Collins says she does n't bother stocking shades that look pretty but do n't sell . |
| 15 | Erm if I tried they would have caught me so I just stand still and do n't scream or cry because I 'll get some more . |
| 16 | Mr Fractor turned red but did not have the time to answer because the basket was back beside them . |
| 17 | Women who have become pregnant and do n't want to have a child — if it 's been a mistake — have been able to have abortions . |
| 18 | Make sure that the horse stays calm and does not work himself into a frenzy . |
| 19 | The man talked non-stop and did not expect me to contribute . |
| 20 | As a result their supervisors feel threatened and do not know what new skills to supervise them on . |
| 21 | When you were close to the weir — you had to row hard but did n't move much . ’ |
| 22 | Her hair was dyed black and did n't suit her lined face , which gave clear evidence of a hard life but was , however , enlivened by a pair of watchful blue eyes . |
| 23 | ‘ Washing up , washing , ironing seems invisible and does n't bother him . |
| 24 | Remain aloof and do n't touch the other person . |
| 25 | Pilots are most vulnerable to all of these problems when they are out of practice or when they become blasé and do not think about the procedures regularly . |
| 26 | Nicky looked crestfallen but did not dare argue with Constance when she was in this mood . |
| 27 | Always stay calm and do not allow others to drag you in to a conflict of personalities . |
| 28 | She did not scream and weep — at least in front of him — when things went wrong and did not have a reputation for being raucous about women 's rights . |
| 29 | In the bottom of the bucket the newspaper burned steadily and undramatically ; the edges of the notes curled like live things , went brown but did not ignite . |
| 30 | She felt different but did n't know how to express it . |