Example sentences of "[noun pl] not [to-vb] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the light of the OAS decision , Fujimori stated on Aug. 30 that there was no remaining excuse for political parties not to participate in the elections . |
| 2 | Protestors fighting plans to open a clinic for sex offenders have persuaded contractors not to work on the building . |
| 3 | A SIGN taped to the wall above the lavatories in the Ministry of Constitutional Development in Kampala politely asks visitors not to expectorate in the sinks . |
| 4 | Professional clubs formed themselves into limited liability companies not to speculate in the entertainment business but to make legally secure the cost of providing facilities . |
| 5 | The strained but defiant Premier pleaded with Tory Euro-rebels not to vote against the Government . |
| 6 | JOKES NOT TO TELL AT THE DOCTOR 'S |
| 7 | JOKES NOT TO TELL AT THE ZOO |
| 8 | JOKES NOT TO TELL AT THE TABLE |
| 9 | The top of Bugmore Lane was only a hundred yards from the Church , so gardeners carefully timed their own comings and goings not to coincide with the comings and goings of the congregation . |
| 10 | He also urged party members not to resign over the issue , pointing out that nothing would be gained from such action . |
| 11 | — Cleveland police warn motorists not to park along the route of the march Corporation Road , Newport Road , Hartington Road , Borough Road , Linthorpe Road , Grange Road and Albert Road . |
| 12 | The decision of the West German Greens not to merge with the East German Greens before the all-German election resulted in the loss of their own representation in the Bundestag . |
| 13 | Labour MPs will be challenged by the Tories not to vote against the zero increase in their pay when it comes before the Commons before April , but they are already cushioned by a 39 per cent increase in allowances they voted themselves earlier this year . |
| 14 | Standing astride the Cat 's Back ridge in the Black Mountains with valleys on three sides it 's impossible for your spirits not to soar with the buzzards flying high overhead . |
| 15 | The men and women were on their knees , begging the agents and constables not to persist with the evictions . |
| 16 | As befits a killer debut , it 's a shit-kicking brag that warns competitors not to step to The Undertaker , or face the lyrical consequences . |
| 17 | Oct. 14 Israeli Cabinet votes not to co-operate with the UN mission [ ibid . ] . |