Example sentences of "[verb] [pers pn] not [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ Yes , ’ Fabia agreed , but what was more than obvious to her , with Ven stressing , ‘ specifically ’ stressing , that Lubor talk to her on an impersonal basis only , was that he still did n't trust her not to ask personal questions about him .
2 He opened pale , hurt eyes when Carrington told him not to take more drink excepting tea , and swore it had not entered his head .
3 The probationers told him to remember that every minute he was getting a little better , and Ward Sister told him not to make any effort , and not to try to take anything by the mouth .
4 Or let us not forget that research on Japan in the 1930s has revealed conflicts of interest between and within the military , zaibatsu , politicians and the bureaucracy .
5 Let us not forget young Imre varadi .
6 Let us not forget dear Marissa … ! ’
7 We offered the Government time , saying , ’ Let us not waste each other 's time : let us abolish the poll tax now , and get rid of it by April 1992 . ’
8 Let us not shatter that illusion for a week or so .
9 But come , let us not discuss these matters here . ’
10 Let us not have pious words about timetabling Bills every time that there is a debate on a guillotine motion , only to find that nothing happens .
11 Santerre hastened to open it but told us not to bring any torches in .
12 He begged me not to take that job at Warrington .
13 The teacher 's job is not to correct mistakes the pupil has already made , but to help him not to make that mistake next time .
14 The teacher 's job is not to correct mistakes the pupil has already made , but to help him not to make that mistake next time .
15 knows or has reasonable cause to believe that , because of the individual 's connection and position , it would be reasonable to expect him not to disclose that information save for the proper performance of his duties .
16 Ian Lang warned them not to let young minds be stupefied by computer games and video nasties , and encouraged local authorities to prosecute parents whose children were regular truants .
17 The press could provide little enlightenment because all newspapers had received a D-Notice asking them not to print any details about the background to the case .
18 An attendant warned us not to deface public property .
19 ‘ I ask you not to use this word in official correspondence . ’
20 ‘ I did tell you not to pull any stunts , ’ Jaq reminded her .
21 I gazed across at him , willing him not to wreck this moment .
22 Do I not have any rights ? ’
23 Did I not sustain terrible losses ? ’
24 Did I not have good reason to be angry with the man ? ’
25 Did I not say last night that you were serpent-licked , and Mary agreed ?
26 Why did you not do any actions ?
27 Did you not discuss this difference between you when you agreed to marry ? ’
28 ‘ Why , since you allow us to share what is in your sack , did you not allow those others ? ’
29 ‘ Did you or did you not read this book to the reception class ? ’ yelled Ali .
30 Did you not have any bother with the rains through the week at your place
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