Example sentences of "not [to-vb] [pers pn] [prep] any [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( ‘ Every nation is to be considered advisedly , and not to provoke them by any disdain , laughing , contempt or suchlike , but to use them with prudent circumspection , with all gentleness , and courtesy . ’ |
| 2 | The upstairs lighting circuit is laid out on the floor of the loft , taking care not to put it under any loft insulation ( where it could overheat ) , and not to put junction boxes where they could be damaged by careless feet . |
| 3 | Not to psychoanalyse her in any way , but we all became the Big Sisters to Debbi . |
| 4 | If you wish to see her you may do so , but I must stress that you should try not to upset her in any way . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ You trust me not to hurt you in any way ? ’ |
| 6 | We therefore petition you as our benefactor and saviour to command Apollonius the governor of the district not to molest us in any way , since we are distinct from them both in race and customs … and we ask that the temple without a name be known as that of Zeus Hellenios " ( Ant . |