Example sentences of "could not [vb infin] his [noun sg] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 As Australia 's forward coach , Evans did great work when he helped Alan Jones but the season before last he could not complete his coaching contract with the Gordon Club in Sydney because of his illness .
2 He said Munn got involved in the plan after meeting two men in a pub in Belfast and ‘ bemoaning ’ he could not afford his car insurance after a court appearance for non-payment .
3 He could n't ignore his gut instinct , which had never failed him yet .
4 cos I have n't got , got to contact him tomorrow , cos I could n't find his telephone number
5 Despite encouragement , he still could n't call his stepfather dad .
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