Example sentences of "[noun sg] does not work " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is this new emphasis that causes such anxiety and guilt to those for whom self-healing does not work . |
| 2 | The word ‘ appears ’ is used advisedly because , although computers have been used to show that the equation does not work for values of n up to several thousand , no one has yet been able to prove for certain that there is no number n greater than 2 for which suitable values of x , y and z can not be slotted in to produce a valid equation . |
| 3 | Smacking does n't work , either , because she just learns that you 'll hurt her if you catch her doing it again . |
| 4 | If a gentle tap with a hammer does n't work , open the tap fully , unscrew the easyclean cover , pack two pieces of wood underneath it and tighten the tap head down . |
| 5 | If this scenario occurred often enough , you would have taught her that , if whining does not work , a noisy tantrum will do the trick . |
| 6 | But what if you plunge it into the fixer and the chemical does n't work ? |
| 7 | Despite the effort expended on getting public areas right , many guests see only the lobby and their bedroom ; and if the bedroom does not work or the decor is offensive , the guest will not return . |
| 8 | So if that if that 's a right angle only if it 's a right angle cos Pythagoras 's theorem does n't work if it 's not then we 've got the easy way to remember Pythagoras is long equals medium plus short . |
| 9 | But as you say , switch off first and then still use a stick or something to get them away because it maybe the switch does n't work and maybe that 's why they 've been electrocuted in the first place . |
| 10 | Experts say the virus being blamed for the outbreak does n't work that quickly |
| 11 | Very roughly , Fodor argued that this kind of blanket objection to representational theories of mind does not work against the mental-sentence kind of theory for the simple reason that we know just what it would be like for a system to work on the mental-sentence principle . |
| 12 | There seems general agreement that the mind does not work like a camera , faithfully recording everything in front of its lens , for apart from the discrimination of sensations and the filtering out of some of them , the information that is passed on undergoes considerable re-organisation and change so that there is always a discrepancy between the sensory input and what is perceived . |
| 13 | But what if the child 's mind does not work orderly ? |
| 14 | Do you think the institution does n't work otherwise ? |
| 15 | So do n't be put off when your first attempt does n't work . |
| 16 | Fraud does n't work that way , you do n't get the fraudsters rushing in and saying here 's the evidence Mr auditor , get me . |
| 17 | I 'm a single parent , and I blame myself for the way he is — but I feel it 's too late to get through to him now as talking or reasoning does n't work . |
| 18 | After installation , if the monitor does not work at all , check that the card is firmly pushed into its slot . |
| 19 | ‘ The gauge does n't work , ’ snapped Dyson . |
| 20 | The telephone does n't work … ’ |
| 21 | This bearish tactic does not work as well as in a stock market , for art works are widely dispersed , and decisions to buy or sell may be thoroughly unpredictable . |
| 22 | The implementation of the European Community 's 1992 programme depends very heavily on the enactment of new law , not just at Community level , but also — because most Community law does not work directly , but relies on national implementing measures — at national level . |
| 23 | How do you think your customers feel if their name is incorrectly spelt on a letter you send them , if the chrome is scratched on the door of the new car , if the pen does n't work properly ? |
| 24 | My pen does n't work . |
| 25 | Oh , I was the one saying if you 're pen does n't work and my name 's Emma dearest ! |
| 26 | IF THE MARRIAGE DOES N'T WORK OUT , WE CAN ALWAYS GET DIVORCED |
| 27 | The central locking does n't work on the boot ; it remained unlocked for two months before Darren realised . |
| 28 | Second , Ketamine has a slow onset taken orally , so if your tablet does n't work , do n't drop a few more and cross your fingers . |
| 29 | This is in turn used to confirm that their situation really is hopeless , and that even our support and help does not work . |
| 30 | I love it when a plan does n't work how dry I am , how dry I am , nobody knows how dry I am will you get me whisky for me ? |