Example sentences of "[be] [not/n't] [verb] [prep] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I am not looking for maximum performance or power . |
| 2 | At this point I am not writing about open conflict , mutiny , factions or friction , but about a quiet pulling in a different direction . |
| 3 | I am not talking of municipal autonomy — they almost have that — but of self-rule as is written and spelled out in the Camp David accords " . |
| 4 | Unlike a sport like skiing , the considerable risks are not matched with sufficient exhilaration to kindle my interest , although I would n't say no if a boyfriend were to slip naked into one of those clanking climbing harnesses after a hot bath and a glass of wine . |
| 5 | As was pointed out earlier , hearing users of BSL are not progressing to full competence in the language and are very likely to use English syntax for sign-based messages . |
| 6 | What is clear , however , is that we are not dealing with lexical ambiguity . |
| 7 | Because of this , when Muslim children are not withdrawn from religious education lessons it is usually because the parents are not aware of these lessons . |
| 8 | When we speak of ‘ culture ’ we are not thinking about high-brow music , or good table manners . |
| 9 | Generally indecent assault and gross indecency cases against males reported in the national press are not characterised by overt violence , but point to the dangers of the persuasive powers of people in positions of trust taking sexual advantage . |
| 10 | But yesterday and last night , however they are related , are not related as causal circumstance and effect . |
| 11 | Since the ratings for the number of fixed objects in a film are not related to actual recognition sensitivity it seems likely that this information is not assisting subjects in the recognition phase . |
| 12 | Substances whose concentrations are not affected by biological activity you 'll often see described as bio-unlimited compounds so you might come across that in your reading . |
| 13 | The key point about all the objects collected is that their provenance is known ; they are not collected for aesthetic merit alone . |
| 14 | As we suggested in the introduction , " temporary workers are normally thought of as those who are not engaged on indefinite contract of employment , and the obvious opposite of an indefinite contract of employment is a contract for a fixed period of time . |
| 15 | It is important that professional relationships with other schools are not damaged by aggressive marketing . |
| 16 | They may take themselves rather too seriously and are full of ‘ in ’ jokes and references , but then they are not intended for general consumption . |
| 17 | The test results for each stove are for guidance only and are not intended for direct comparison . |
| 18 | Producer services are tradeable ; unlike many services they are not tied to local population and income levels , and as a consequence they contribute to spatial variations in service employment . |
| 19 | ( a ) What the records contain British Coal 's records show land where underground or opencast workings are ( or are contemplated ) except for the anomalous Forest of Dean Coalfield , Gloucestershire and area , where ancient private rights of mining are not recorded by British Coal . |
| 20 | One snag is that some statistical tests , especially calculations of sample error , can not be made on quota sampling because they are not based on random sampling . |
| 21 | Quota samples are not based on random choice and so they are not statistically objective . |
| 22 | The estimates in Figure 8.2 are not based on observed cratering , which happens far too infrequently , but on the exposure of each planet to the small bodies that can be seen today to move among the terrestrial planets . |
| 23 | These percentages are not based on functional literacy but on the most rudimentary writing skills . |
| 24 | In later , calmer moments , those conclusions which are not based on published research material need to be contested . |
| 25 | It argues that protection for the birds is unnecessary as they are not threatened by current control practices . |
| 26 | There are a number of sports that are not supported by public funding and they include angling and archery , which are more popular than rugby league . |
| 27 | Fitzharrys , John Mason and Larkmead secondary schools in Abingdon pooled their resources to produce a full colour joint prospectus , and plan shared events to ensure that energies are not misdirected in aggressive competition to attract children and parents . |
| 28 | When vision is directed to an object immediately in front of the eyes , objects in the peripheral ( outer ) areas of the field of vision are not seen in sharp focus , so it is necessary to turn the head and direct the gaze on to these objects in order to see them clearly . |
| 29 | In its composition the bakers are not sparing of fresh butter , milk and eggs ; but though it be raised it has a burned taste , and is too much like cake . |
| 30 | Please not that you are not covered for consequential loss under this service . |