Example sentences of "[vb mod] [not/n't] [vb infin] [prep] the first " in BNC.
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| 1 | So I must not jump at the first chance . |
| 2 | There 's a further point that the effects of the policy may not strike in the first generation anyway , it may be long-term before er equalization of property has the effect and other things so these people might , might vote in their own class interest against the interest of future generations . |
| 3 | For most months I have included titles that I think are worth ‘ having a go ’ with , although they may not figure in the first rank . |
| 4 | I could n't get to the first part again and yeah that 's right |
| 5 | Parts One and Two but could n't get past the first page . |
| 6 | Which footballer was sold for £4½ million but could n't get into the first team for 16 months ? |
| 7 | She could almost see him searching for another string of quips if Jessica would not thaw to the first attempt . |
| 8 | Although the royalty may apply to any ‘ resale ’ , it is anticipated that it would not apply to the first sale by a gallery of a contemporary artist . |
| 9 | A true visionary would n't crumple at the first sign of opposition , would take all this in her stride . |
| 10 | In the main , I would n't disagree with the first point . |
| 11 | They were saying what a stupid series it was , how ridiculous the character was , and it would n't get beyond the first episode . |
| 12 | The pleasure smoking brings is simply the satisfaction of a craving that , if one did n't smoke , one would n't have in the first place . |
| 13 | As an unknown you ca n't rely on the first , and very likely have no hip London friends or business connections to facilitate the second . |
| 14 | ‘ We ca n't agree on the first line . |
| 15 | OUR flower gardens are full of blossom at the moment , carried on plants that will not survive beyond the first few frosts of autumn . |
| 16 | Trees grown on MM111 rootstock will reach a robust 18–20ft in height , but wo n't crop for the first six years . |
| 17 | Then you take an acid chloride , and dissolve it in another liquid which wo n't mix with the first one . |