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 . ’ |