Example sentences of "could [not/n't] let [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Lisa 's mind , for some reason , like a dog with a bone , could not let go of the subject of Nina . |
| 2 | There was a momentary hesitation while he considered the implications , but it was one of the many challenges he could n't let go . |
| 3 | But I could n't let go of him , I had to get him to the cops . |
| 4 | It was as if they were clinging to each other , and they could n't let go . |
| 5 | But somehow she could n't let go . |
| 6 | Felipe issued the order very calmly but she just could n't let go . |
| 7 | I 'd been having to dig my nails into the palm of my hand very hard in order to stop the tears streaming , which I could n't let happen as I was to speak next and needed to keep steady . |