Example sentences of "[pron] would [not/n't] for [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 I would n't for the world he should miscarry . ’
2 I would not for a moment have it supposed that I mean anything derogatory to Dr. Yeats … but human nature is fallible .
3 I would not for a moment be without these sterling qualities but the imagery of this great movement is vivid and declamatory and Bach 's intention was surely to arouse the passions of his audience .
4 It is wholly unnecessary to go that far in the present case and I would not for a moment suggest that the common law of England is bound or even likely to follow every twist of the development of the common law in the United States .
5 I would not for a moment propose we face the same immediate peril confronting the world in the early 1940s .
6 Sir er sir the I think I would not for a moment argue that minerals considerations can be ove overriding in this matter .
7 Gentlemen , I would not for the world be judge in a cause in which I am one party among three .
8 And I would not for the world meddle with her plans , though I am proud that she has consented on the way to visit me for a while .
9 I would not for the world keep him from his rest .
10 If your good lady mother is indisposed , I would not for the world — ’
11 My friend answered that he would n't for the life of him ever tinker with such a volcano : ‘ If I did , ’ he said , ‘ the whole man might fall apart . ’
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