Example sentences of "[be] [adv] [not/n't] [verb] for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is no reason to suppose that these beautifully caparisoned vessels were in use only round the coast of Thera ; they were probably not intended for long voyages on the open sea , but we can imagine that very similar passenger ships plied round the coasts of Crete , gliding elegantly from bay to bay . |
| 2 | Consistent with its fluidity and lack of strength , leaded bronze is mainly confined to decorative axes requiring detailed casting which were probably not produced for functional use . |
| 3 | It is certainly not priced for any surprise setbacks . |
| 4 | We are certainly not looking for new customers . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ If there are no other objections , ’ Sladen was carefully not looking for any , ‘ then I think we can proceed with the meeting as it is currently constituted . |