Example sentences of "[not/n't] [subord] [adv] [verb] a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Martin Sinnatt , Club Secretary of the Kennel Club , explained that they object to this on the grounds of potential cruelty — not because indelibly marking a dog would hurt , but because they fear unscrupulous owners would try to remove the mark before dumping an unwanted pet .
2 Duncan , Salary and Conditions claim I quote due to the turmoil within the industry at the time of compiling this report , we have not as yet presented a claim .
3 Thus , another teacher observed that " I think the Project has been successful in encouraging people to use the library … " but went on to say that the designated reference room had not as yet become a reality .
4 Just because I have not as yet acquired a figure … ’
5 I have n't as yet received a response to my letter , not even an acknowledgement .
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