Example sentences of "not [to-vb] [noun] for [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He invented a serious accident for his wife as an excuse not to see Eleanor for a while . |
| 2 | That situation was avoided in the present case , because the appellant chose not to give evidence for the reason already stated . |
| 3 | On Oct. 20 Japan expressed regret over what it claimed was an alleged breach by France of an agreement not to disclose preparations for the shipment . |
| 4 | This makes it very easy for climbers not to take responsibility for the rubbish they create . |
| 5 | Unlucky not to gain selection for the 800m in last year 's Barcelona Olympics , Strang , who ran a ‘ blinder ’ for Scotland in the 1990 Commonwealth Games 4x400 silver medal-winning team in Auckland , has made a remarkable transition up to 1,500m . |
| 6 | Unionists demanded that both Bills should be frozen in their present position , as passed but not to become law for the duration , but Asquith would not accept this for fear of criticism on his own side . |
| 7 | JUDGE William Crawford , 55 , who kissed a woman usher in chambers , has been told not to resume duties for the time being . |