Example sentences of "[not/n't] [vb infin] [adv] [adv] but [verb] " in BNC.
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1 | He did not answer straight away but stared , quite unruffled , down into her angry green eyes . |
2 | Do not bandage too tightly but arrange it so that you can move your ankle sufficiently to use foot techniques . |
3 | He did n't answer right away but kept his eyes on the rear-view mirror . |
4 | Do n't speak too quickly but do not ‘ overmouth ’ words by speaking in an exaggeratedly slow manner . |
5 | It does n't sound much nowadays but believe me it was a long time before I had to much disposable cash in civvie street . |