Example sentences of "[not/n't] [vb infin] a [noun] at [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The bench heard yesterday that Amos , who did not make an appearance at court , had made only two £5 payments , leaving an outstanding debt of £392.96 . |
| 2 | ‘ I have three children and even though I do not have a job at present , they will never have to suffer in the same way as the children of Somalia . ’ |
| 3 | Souness could not resist a dig at referee Manuel Diaz Vega , who dismissed Mike Marsh , saying : ‘ I thought his performance was very disappointing . ’ |
| 4 | Their play lacked bite and they did not manage a shot at goal until Clough 's attempt in the 62nd minute . |
| 5 | If you find you can not afford a pony at present , the British Horse Society will provide you with a list of approved Horse Sanctuaries . |
| 6 | There have been many doubts that Gazza could n't make a come-back at club level or even contemplate straddling the international scene again with the outrageous talent that made him a folk hero . |
| 7 | Rainey believes he could n't make a corner at GP speed if he merely sat on the bike without pushing down — hard . |
| 8 | When he leaves he does n't deposit a key at reception . |
| 9 | ‘ I would n't mind a go at TV commercials . |
| 10 | What this illustrates is that you ca n't take an institution at face value any more and certainly should n't select or dismiss an institution on your ( or your parents ' ) first impression . |
| 11 | Spoiling him , he does n't have a plate at home for his bread and butter . |