Example sentences of "[verb] [not/n't] [vb pp] [noun sg] in [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Any measurement of the problem — ‘ an essential precursor to effective action ’ — is dependent on access to accurate information , but AA found that ‘ the introduction of computer-based monitoring systems has not gone hand in hand with the development of reporting and management systems ’ .
2 For the first time in over a month Charles felt certain that he had n't lost interest in sex .
3 He had n't phoned Nadirpur in case Century House had a tap on the line .
4 It said the family of Mr Johnson must feel they have not received justice in respect of the death of their son .
5 This proposition , admittedly , is not without its difficulties when the sovereign is the same person in two or more realms where her ministers may tender divergent or opposing advice on the same subject ; but so far the possibilities involved in these different capacities of the sovereign have not caused embarrassment in practice .
6 One of the initiatives is to encourage more teacher placements in industry , so that those in education who have gone from school to college and back to school as teachers and who have not experienced life in industry or commerce can be exposed to it , the better to assist their pupils in preparing for a working career .
7 Oh yes , let's be fair , because they have n't got priority in selfishness , have they , Great-gran ?
8 if they have n't learnt their lessons , if they have n't , if they have n't paid attention in class
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