Example sentences of "i [modal v] [not/n't] [prep] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ I would not for a moment have it supposed that I mean anything derogatory to Dr. Yeats … but human nature is fallible . |
2 | I would not for a moment be without these sterling qualities but the imagery of this great movement is vivid and declamatory and Bach 's intention was surely to arouse the passions of his audience . |
3 | It is wholly unnecessary to go that far in the present case and I would not for a moment suggest that the common law of England is bound or even likely to follow every twist of the development of the common law in the United States . |
4 | I would not for a moment propose we face the same immediate peril confronting the world in the early 1940s . |
5 | Sir er sir the I think I would not for a moment argue that minerals considerations can be ove overriding in this matter . |
6 | Having said that , I would not as a film producer be here today without sums of money like the Eady levy [ a tax on cinema seats ] . |
7 | Now that 's something I wo n't with a bit sloping down . |
8 | ‘ Lady Lavinia , ’ Theda said firmly , ‘ even were I to give you my advice , which must necessarily be based on very little knowledge , I can not for a moment imagine that you would take it . ’ |