Example sentences of "[noun prp] did n't [adv] [vb infin] [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 Donna did n't even bother to acknowledge his ramblings now , her mind was too occupied .
2 But the Glynns did n't actually come to live next to their shop until about the time Matthew got married .
3 He never took into account that Eddie did n't really want to make a career as a racing driver — ’
4 In the end he gave up trying to analyse his own feelings , or even totally understand them , and lay there relaxed , listening for the slow , regular breathing of sleep , and was n't sure if he detected it or not — The door opened briefly at one point and a young man 's voice said " Shit , " but Graham did n't even turn to look ; he knew it could be nothing which would disturb them .
5 Braden did n't even offer to pay him for the ticket .
6 Lindsey did n't even need to ask what the problem was .
7 Jarvis did n't much want to do any of these things , but he did want to go up north and admire the old Glasgow PIE , not to mention going back to ride once more San Francisco 's BART , which tunnels deeply through the rock under the Bay .
8 Jessamy did n't even want to think about that , mainly because she had no idea what she would do then .
9 Jack did n't even bother to practise but headed for his car and the drive back to his Wiltshire home .
10 From the point of view of a lot of people , Vecchi did n't only have to get himself caught .
11 Julius did n't even bother to reply .
12 Julius did n't even seem to notice it .
13 Like the many politicians who 've spoken here , Midge did n't really seem to answer the question .
14 ‘ Madam , ’ Cranston did n't even bother to look up , ‘ you will sit down and listen to what I say .
15 Franco Zeffirelli , one of the few directors with whom Karajan collaborated , recalled : ‘ Karajan did n't even try to direct .
16 Although Howard did n't actually have to come face to face with Brando , they had to share the same set .
17 Hillary did n't actually manage to reach the summit of Makut Parbat which was his main objective , but the expedition gave him invaluable experience .
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