Example sentences of "could [not/n't] [verb] [noun] of [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The British felt very confident of their position at sea ; to reinforce the strength of their blockage they laid down unilaterally the rule of 1756 that neutrals could not take advantage of wartime conditions to enter upon trade that would not have been allowed in peacetime . |
| 2 | In contrast to the Hong Kong Basic Law , the Macao draft law imposed no restrictions on foreign passport holders taking key posts in Macao after 1999 except for the chief executive who could not gain right of abode in a foreign country during his term of office . |
| 3 | It could not require installation of control devices on vehicles sold in the county until a satisfactory device was available — and no such device was available . |
| 4 | ACCORDING to Max Weber 's ‘ model ’ ‘ charismatic leadership ’ could not survive lack of success . |
| 5 | Dr. Marten shoes were most frequently seen on younger kids who could n't get hold of suedehead shoes . |
| 6 | He only seemed to have had it when he was drunk ; he could n't remember surges of relief , or anything else , for that matter . |