Example sentences of "[vb past] [not/n't] just [verb] [adv prt] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I did not just give up after one attempt . |
| 2 | It did n't just start off with human beings , they s started in sectors and it spread . |
| 3 | So he had to stand there , in the office of the Roadworking Operatives Supervisor in the Islington Council Seven Sisters Road Highways Department Depot , sweating like a pig and wondering why they did n't just get on with it and sack him as he listened to Mr Smith and his eyes hurt and he could smell his own body-odour again . |
| 4 | ‘ Of course , ’ she murmured , and smiled to show that her heart had not just sunk down into her boots . |
| 5 | ‘ Let's just say I 'm about as helpful as you are practical — it would n't surprise me if you had n't just run out of petrol . ’ |