Example sentences of "[conj] not [vb pp] to [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Locke , although not opposed to corporal punishment as a final sanction , nor indeed for very young children of an age too tender to be reasoned with , in order to instil the necessary fear and awe that a child should have for an adult , strongly disapproved of beating once formal education had begun , just as he was equally opposed to bribing the child to work through material rewards . |
| 2 | My uncle was already old , and not given to rash spending , indeed he carried his carefulness too far , and was something of a miser . |
| 3 | Bettinson is a man of considerable dignity , diplomatic and not given to emotional language . |
| 4 | Bettinson is a man of considerable dignity , diplomatic and not given to emotional language . |
| 5 | the Policyholders Employer in respect of any motor car ( not belonging to and not hired to such Employer ) in connection with which indemnity is provided by Sub-Section 1 of this Section being used in accordance with the ‘ Description of Use ’ . |
| 6 | Picture a stained , dirty-looking straight-brim hat worn almost Indian-fashion , that is , uncreased and not cocked to either side , except his brim was curled some and there was a little dent down the crown . |
| 7 | It is particularly important for older workers over the age of 50 , but not confined to this group . |