Example sentences of "[noun sg] and [not/n't] even a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 No reply and not even a hint of a smile .
2 ‘ It was a feeling of being suspended — it was not a negative feeling and not even a loss to be mourned , but I just could not see a way ahead .
3 There was complete silence and not even a breath of wind disturbed the peace .
4 A light touch and not even a mouse could have scuttled through that ballroom without setting off the alarm all over the house — and the city .
5 After a brief goodnight and not even a peck on the cheek he looked down , then said , ‘ I 'll be in touch some time , Sarella . ’
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