Example sentences of "not [to-vb] [noun] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In addition you will need to decide whether you want a type that will act as a further embellishment of your scheme or one that blends insignificantly into the background in order not to detract attention from the curtains themselves . |
| 2 | The American Stock Exchange has changed its mind and decided not to suspend trading in the Class B and Class C common shares stocks of Wang Laboratories Inc at the close of business on March 31 , as had previously been announced : it says the decision reflects its view that investors will best be served by a continuation of the orderly trading provided by its auction market system , but warns brokers and prospective investors to review Wang 's public disclosures on its reorganisation plan thoroughly before leaping in , and to consider carefully the many uncertainties over the value — if any — of its present classes of common shares outstanding . |
| 3 | Evolved for hunting in Africa , the quiet nature of this breed was essential so as not to alert game to the presence of dogs and hunters nearby . |
| 4 | Third , while social policies do not have , except in some very marginal ways , an impact on relations with other states , it is important not to lose sight of the contribution they make to integration and harmony within the nation . |
| 5 | While western medicine has always tended to concentrate on the elimination of germs , the Unani doctors tried not to lose sight of the patient as a whole being ; they conceived of therapy in the original Greek sense of healing , at once taking into account physical , mental and spiritual well-being . |
| 6 | I told him not to lose sight of the helicopter . |
| 7 | While shelf-life is determined by the stability of the product , it is important not to lose sight of the fact that stability is made up of two distinct components . |
| 8 | I think that it is important not to lose sight of the fact that the judgment relates specifically to Claus Ramrath 's circumstances and , in particular , the fact that Mr Ramrath had already obtained authorisation locally as a reviseur d'entreprises . |
| 9 | It is important not to lose sight of the fact that the main aim of this non-revolutionary group is to win a place back in society by gaining a job . |
| 10 | However , it is important not to lose sight of the fact that this metaphysical disillusionment in no way diminished his belief in the moral justice of the Soviet cause . |
| 11 | Evidence of this kind is , however , essential if community care practitioners in the world of purchasing and providing , assessment and care management are not to lose sight of the fact that the consumer may award the quality kitemark as much for the professional who has time to listen , as for the streamlined meals service . |
| 12 | He says children have to tell their parents where they 're going , who they 're with , dependent on the age of the child , but not to lose sight of the fact that the majority of children are safe on the streets . |
| 13 | The case had been brought by the CDU which was widely perceived as anxious not to lose votes to the Republicans [ see below ] . |
| 14 | However , if you are charming and efficient you may actually get booked again by the venue : Similarly , all sorts of things often go wrong on stage , and the golden rule here is not to communicate mistakes to the audience . |
| 15 | The entry clearance officer ( ECO ) said he was not satisfied that the primary purpose of Mr Hussain 's intended marriage was not to obtain admittance to the UK . |
| 16 | Hence , the development of " Social Europe " by imposing high minimum employment standards , is crucial if large sections of labour are not to suffer losses from the creation of the SEM . |
| 17 | CAB 's confidentiality had not been fully appreciated nor was it realised that the worker was there to supply information required , not to pass judgement on the client or to offer gratuitous advice based on their personal experiences or prejudices . |
| 18 | The participants called on enterprises not to increase prices in the run-up to the elections in order to prevent unrest . |
| 19 | I ask my colleagues therefore to rest on the position that the way in which we coordinate our decision is a matter internal to Government and not to answer questions about the Cabinet Committee system . |
| 20 | Meanwhile she was not to set foot outside the door , as a plague of field-mice infested the estate . |
| 21 | Her duty is like the duty not to set fire to the forest which entails the duty to put out any fire one started . |
| 22 | The Ethiopian Parliament was so exasperated that it passed a unanimous resolution in 1968 begging Emperor Hailé Sellassié not to visit Italy until the monument 's return . |
| 23 | ‘ Try not to track mud into the house , Ian , and do n't you think you should drop the term ‘ gyppos ’ from your vocabulary — it 's awfully common . ’ |
| 24 | Try not to drink alcohol during the working day |
| 25 | The banks agree not to sell bonds below the issue price until the arranger of the issue is satisfied that the bulk of the deal has been sold , after which , members of the group are free to sell at whatever prices they wish . |
| 26 | The children are not to play snowballs in the porch . |
| 27 | Modern peace-makings seem not to entail marriages between the disputants , as the historic ones sometimes did ; but in all other respects contemporary practice accords with the image . |
| 28 | But Olten , in common with so many small Swiss towns , has been careful not to buy prosperity at the expense of damage to its character . |
| 29 | ‘ No , it 's when the government pays you not to grow crops in the fields . ’ |
| 30 | A file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions , but the DPP decided not to press charges against the individuals concerned . |