Example sentences of "[noun prp] [modal v] n't [vb infin] [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was such a charismatic man that Ruth could n't take offence at that . |
| 2 | Nigel could n't stand poetry of any sort — well , perhaps limericks or his own early efforts . |
| 3 | Nature was blooming and burgeoning , but poor Karen could n't get gravid for love or money . |
| 4 | Karen would n't commit adultery behind Dennis 's back , but there was nothing that excited her more than doing it under his nose . |
| 5 | DR MARY Archer ca n't take part in a celebrity sponsored walk today because she 's on holiday . |
| 6 | ‘ Richardson would n't know cocaine from soap powder . ’ |