Example sentences of "n't the strength [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 He said he had n't the strength to act on it , and yet he exhausted himself in making it roadworthy .
2 He had n't the strength to close the doors .
3 I just gave in , I had n't the strength to resist them .
4 Merrill knew what was coming and had n't the strength to resist .
5 She was terrified that he would refuse , knowing she had n't the strength to force him , and would n't even if she could .
6 She felt herself being picked up and carried , but she had n't the strength to struggle .
7 Mainly she was bored , but she knew she had n't the strength to get away on her own .
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