Example sentences of "not [vb infin] [adv] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It follows that we can not make up a square matrix X of eigenvectors to satisfy ( 8 ) ; for this reason the matrix B is said to be defective . |
| 2 | However , it does not make just a single prediction for the universe . |
| 3 | In Washington this week Mr Ozal made it clear that he does not want either a Kurdish state or a divided Iraq . |
| 4 | However , this does not persist over a long time scale and is often not to be observed at all . |
| 5 | Although police in subsequent statements inclined towards a simple robbery motive ( the killer stole Fr Men 's briefcase ) , they did not rule out a political motive . |
| 6 | I do not rule out a Labour government , pinned down by a narrow majority , seeking to enact at least some of its social legislation through a supportive EC . |
| 7 | A good beginning does not rule out a calamitous ending : that is the way of war . |
| 8 | But the Chancellor said in a series of television and radio interviews that he did not believe in ‘ trying to play silly games , political games ’ — and he would not rule out a further increase if it became necessary . |
| 9 | His three marriage break-ups have been traumatic , but he does not rule out a fourth attempt . |
| 10 | But this does not rule out a high response to real wage changes which are thought to be temporary : for example , suppliers of labour may well want to take advantage of a temporarily high real wage by supplying more labour , taking leisure ( that is , supplying less labour ) when the real wage has fallen back . |
| 11 | Title V of the Maastricht Treaty stipulates that the Common Foreign and Security policy ‘ shall respect the obligations of certain Member States under the North Atlantic Treaty ’ ; but this does not explain why a new structure is necessary at all . |
| 12 | Black-and-white drawings could not convey even a remote impression of the emerald greenery of these wonderful hills nor the vast skyscapes and panoramic views seen from their summits . |
| 13 | Eisenhower and Dulles both believed that since no Iranian Army could ever resist an actual Soviet invasion , the Shah should not build up a vast Army but should depend on US guarantees . |
| 14 | For Christine , a nursery school teacher living near Manchester , now that most the ‘ teething troubles ’ with Anna are over , there is only one sadness : that she did not bring back a second child . |
| 15 | Living Together as Husband and Wife is very concerned about being ‘ fair ’ to the married couple , but the only way they could truly be ‘ fair ’ to the married housewife would be to entitle the single housewife to less SB than she gets … and you can not entitle even a single housewife to less than nothing . |
| 16 | But whatever you do , do not send out a general mailing and then ring up and ask whether the recipient is going to use it or not . |
| 17 | However , another year I shall not grow even a low line of peas along the south border . |
| 18 | The former England captain could not break down a determined Arsenal side who were playing for their places in the forthcoming FA Cup semi final against Tottenham . |
| 19 | Ideational apraxia is seen when a patient can not carry out a complex sequence of movements , even though he is capable of carrying out each movement individually . |
| 20 | He thought about it for a few moments , but said nothing except that he did not understand why a second shoe had been stolen . |
| 21 | They had slightly the better of the first half but a poor pass to Sleightholme lost one chance and then Sleightholme could not touch down a useful kick by Maynard , Stabler getting there first . |
| 22 | It went on , " I really do not see how a successful result could be achieved by forcible means . " |
| 23 | As their only specific spending pledges are on child benefit and pensions , I do not see how a Labour Administration would make one iota of difference to unemployment . |
| 24 | Experts in commons legislation do not see how a future purchaser could exploit timber , withdraw public access or charge for access on Newtown Common . |
| 25 | Although be knew that this happens , he did not think it plausible that all differences between cells could be caused in this way , because he could not see how a sufficient number of specific external stimuli could be brought to bear during development . |
| 26 | In parts of Punjab they must not spend even a single night in their village . |
| 27 | One girl was a hard , chain-smoking sales machine letting me know I could not set up a multi-national congress without multi-national advertising . |
| 28 | Hence the acceptance of professionalism did not set up a free market in football but bound players legally to one club and determined the maximum wage that could be paid to them . |
| 29 | Opposition parties reacted indignantly to Mr De Klerk 's overnight announcement that he would not set up a judicial inquiry . |
| 30 | But Yeo told the NISW/ Community Care conference , ‘ Residential Care : The Way Forward ’ , the government would not set up a permanent forum on residential care . |