Example sentences of "not [to-vb] at the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The regent has said , even if it takes all day , we are not to appear at the royal palace or the Savoy until we have something more to tell him ! ’ |
| 2 | And then it was over , and they were coming out into the grey , windy day , the mothers trying not to look at the white-capped sea beyond the point , the boys suddenly gruff and silent now that the moment of parting was come . |
| 3 | ‘ Do we need some help with our washing ? ’ , all the while desperately trying not to look at the forbidden sight of father naked in the bath . |
| 4 | But she came to the kitchen when summoned to help , and she tried not to grumble at the repetitive nature of the work and the talk . |
| 5 | ‘ That depends , ’ Marianne purred silkily , and Shae was hard pressed not to shudder at the malicious pleasure in the other woman 's green eyes . |
| 6 | JOKES NOT TO TELL AT THE FRONT DOOR |