Example sentences of "[not/n't] [adj] [to-vb] [pron] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | It may be accepted that Althusser is describing science by its theoretical practice , its ‘ labour of theoretical transformation ’ , but this is not adequate to distinguish it from ideology as a practice . |
2 | ‘ Nurses everywhere are working under intense and growing pressure and today 's announcement will be a heavy blow since it says clearly that the Government does not value their efforts and is not prepared to treat them with fairness or justice . ’ |
3 | Edward VI had n't reached sixteen years of age before he died , in July 1553 , and for just nine days Lady Jane Grey was considered to be Queen Jane , but the country was not prepared to accept her as Queen . |
4 | I 'm not likely to take anyone to court . ’ |
5 | According to Norwegian law ( and German , for that matter ) , it 's not legal to put anything in beer — both local and licensed foreign brands — except water , yeast , hops and malt . |
6 | This was speedily agreed , but the Headmaster was not able to see it in use himself , for in July 1902 he announced to the Governors that he had been offered — and intended to accept — a small country living , a " less onerous position " . |
7 | I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman was not able to join us in Committee because I have enjoyed his contributions in previous Committees of which he has been a member . |
8 | In contrast it is not difficult to find someone in favour of improving public transport and they agree that the £400 million-plus available to the Scottish Office could be better spent . |
9 | Of course , the holders of irredeemable stock were not obliged to exchange it for South Sea stock , but as fast as they did so the company would issue an equal amount of its stock . |
10 | You are not obliged to tell anyone at school of your child 's HIV status , but you may choose to do so if you feel it is best for your child to have a trusted adult who knows the situation . |
11 | I think very often you do need professional help and it is n't possible to do it with family and friends because of the interaction that actually makes it worse . |