Example sentences of "not [adj] [to-vb] [pers pn] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | It may be accepted that Althusser is describing science by its theoretical practice , its ‘ labour of theoretical transformation ’ , but this is not adequate to distinguish it from ideology as a practice . |
2 | ‘ Nurses everywhere are working under intense and growing pressure and today 's announcement will be a heavy blow since it says clearly that the Government does not value their efforts and is not prepared to treat them with fairness or justice . ’ |
3 | Edward VI had n't reached sixteen years of age before he died , in July 1553 , and for just nine days Lady Jane Grey was considered to be Queen Jane , but the country was not prepared to accept her as Queen . |
4 | This was speedily agreed , but the Headmaster was not able to see it in use himself , for in July 1902 he announced to the Governors that he had been offered — and intended to accept — a small country living , a " less onerous position " . |
5 | I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman was not able to join us in Committee because I have enjoyed his contributions in previous Committees of which he has been a member . |
6 | Of course , the holders of irredeemable stock were not obliged to exchange it for South Sea stock , but as fast as they did so the company would issue an equal amount of its stock . |
7 | I think very often you do need professional help and it is n't possible to do it with family and friends because of the interaction that actually makes it worse . |