Example sentences of "not [vb infin] an [noun sg] to [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The promise refers to the post-resurrection days ; it does not provide an exception to Mark 's sharp portrait of Jesus alone as the man uniquely possessed by the Holy Spirit . |
| 2 | The hon. Gentleman does not set an example to others in the consumption of champagne , as I do not believe that he seeks such a tipple |
| 3 | Early attempts to eradicate mink failed , despite a reward on its tail , but the relaxation of bounty-hunting does not mean an end to suspicion and enmity . |
| 4 | They do not require an appeal to effects specific to the discriminative stimuli . |
| 5 | However , this legislation did not put an end to complaints about military obligation . |
| 6 | It follows that the conditions laid down for the registration of vessels must not form an obstacle to freedom of establishment within the meaning of articles 52 et seq . |
| 7 | Its appraisal must be made by reference to the market position and the economic and financial power of the parties ; to alternatives available to suppliers and users ; to access to suppliers or markets ; to the structure of the markets affected , to take account of international competition ; to consider legal and factual barriers to entry ; and the interests of consumers and the development of technical and economic progress ( provided that the latter is to the consumers ' advantage and does not form an obstacle to competition ) . |
| 8 | It must also take account of : ( 1 ) the market position and economic and financial strength of the parties to the merger ; ( 2 ) the availability of alternative products ; ( 3 ) barriers to entry ; ( 4 ) the interests of consumers ; and ( 5 ) the development of technical and economic progress as long as it is to consumers ' advantage and does not form an obstacle to competition . |
| 9 | The Swedish government welcomed the positive opinion , and reiterated its view that neutrality or defence considerations would not form an obstacle to Sweden 's accession to the EC . |