Example sentences of "[conj] be [not/n't] [prep] the [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Now it is a general rule , that no court of limited jurisdiction can give itself jurisdiction by a wrong decision on a point collateral to the merits of the case upon which the limit to its jurisdiction depends ; and however its decision may be final on all particulars , making up together that subject-matter which , if true , is within its jurisdiction , and , however necessary in many cases it may be for it to make a preliminary inquiry , whether some collateral matter be or be not within the limits , yet , upon this preliminary question , its decision must always be open to inquiry in the superior Court . ’ |
| 2 | Enraged that he should take it on himself to tell her the state of her own business , and bristling at the manner in which he spoke of her precious son , Esther said sharply , ‘ Whatever is or is not in the coffers is nothing whatsoever to do with you ! |
| 3 | FRINGE BENEFITS Colin Ward samples alternatives that were n't in the manifestos |
| 4 | But the punishment was still permitted in some fee-paying schools , provided that was not against the parents ' principles . |
| 5 | Saviour Stuart said : ‘ We deserved a draw in the end , but in the first half we struggled and were n't at the races . |
| 6 | Australia 's world record try-scorer backed up Carling when he said : ‘ If all referees agreed on what is and is not within the laws , then we would not need to keep tinkering with them . |