Example sentences of "determined not [to-vb] him " in BNC.
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| 1 | He allowed himself a small , tight smile as she clenched her teeth and remained staring him full in the face , determined not to give him the satisfaction of accepting his subtle invitation to check his statement . |
| 2 | She clenched her fists , unable to struggle , but determined not to give him the satisfaction of knowing she wanted him . |
| 3 | It seemed that she was determined not to take him seriously . |
| 4 | McLaren , he was convinced , was determined to get the better of him , ‘ and I was determined not to let him ’ . |
| 5 | Brenda guessed that it was a big responsibility for him and was determined not to let him down . |
| 6 | She was determined not to let him know he still had the power to make her feel anything at all . |
| 7 | Determined not to let him keep the advantage , she bundled the unwanted attraction she felt for him into a cupboard and locked the door on it , before retorting sweetly , ‘ Well , as your invitation was so pressing , I thought I might as well take full advantage of it . ’ |
| 8 | She gazed at him implacably , determined not to fight him , or to struggle . |
| 9 | Determined not to present him with any more ammunition , she paused for a long moment , considering her words carefully before trying again . |