Example sentences of "be not [prep] [subord] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is not as if the Home Secretary had not been warned . |
| 2 | It is not as if the blame was being placed on Labour counties , for in only one case where a Conservative or hung district had a poll tax of over £400 ( Derby ) did Labour control the county . |
| 3 | It is not as if the Administration really believes that any more . |
| 4 | It 's not as if the evidence was n't hefty enough — there 's an endless list of drugs and substances which show how results ca n't be extrapolated across species barriers . |
| 5 | It 's not as if the contribution of Labour Councillors to th to the management of Health Authorities has been very er productive . |
| 6 | What I need is a couple of hours ’ peace and quiet and I 'll be fine for the presentation tomorrow — besides , ’ she added persuasively , ‘ it 's not as if the party was being thrown for us . |
| 7 | It 's not as if the house is terribly old or any thing that the plasters , even . |
| 8 | It 's not as if the regulation colours are practical . |