Example sentences of "[not/n't] [art] [adj] [noun sg] by [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Consequently , the reaction of the host society to a growing imbalance , a growing injection of this particular form of crime , is not the natural reaction by way of the formation of antibodies , as it were . |
2 | ‘ Guerillas In Tha Mist ’ is not a great album by Ice Cube 's standards , but it 's still stronger than the average hardcore LP . |
3 | His bulky , kindhearted sergeant was not a betting man by nature , and if persuaded to do so , only backed certainties . |
4 | Although such examination might improve the drafting of the rule books — and that would be ( procedurally ) beneficial — it could have the unfortunate and fundamental consequence of inducing tribunals to determine what is or is not a fair dismissal by reference to what has been agreed between the parties instead of by the yardstick laid down by Parliament . |
5 | He was not a harsh man by nature , only by training . |
6 | The question of the removal of pile and swing moorings to ease the congested fairway is not a clandestine attempt by marina operators for extra berths , but was a matter instigated originally by the harbour master , Captain Colin Nicholl , an employee of Hampshire County Council . |
7 | It was not an official visit by royalty . |