Example sentences of "[vb mod] not [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 | She could almost see him searching for another string of quips if Jessica would not thaw to the first attempt . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | OUR flower gardens are full of blossom at the moment , carried on plants that will not survive beyond the first few frosts of autumn . |