Example sentences of "they [vb mod] not [vb infin] [noun] to " in BNC.

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1 Even so , the judges are hampered by the thought that they must not run counter to political trends , for example by implying a right to full compensation for the appropriation of property when a socialist legislature did not in terms provide for such compensation .
2 This case shows neither that employers should refuse jobs to those who have a murky past nor that they should not entrust secrets to subordinate employees — that is impracticable — but that they should not simply rely on the implied duty of confidence ; it can lead to misunderstandings and difficulties as to what is really secret .
3 The children were away over Mothering Sunday ; they could not send cards to their mothers .
4 ‘ Our members have a great deal of sympathy with what is being done and they would not encourage tests to be taken by supply teachers or other teachers , especially at primary school level . ’
5 Although they can not add points to their own club they can take points away from the others by finishing ahead of their rivals .
6 They can not take people to the outpatients ’ clinic …
7 Those responsible for implementing the change will be thwarted in their efforts if they can not have access to the resources they need .
8 Again , it has been held that the Prison rules are merely ‘ regulatory ’ and that breach of them can not give rise to a cause of action for damages although it may found an application for judicial review .
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