Example sentences of "they [modal v] not [verb] [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 | Nails knew them both by sight ; they would n't say boo to a goose , called each other mum and dad , even when they were alone together , homely sorts . |
| 6 | If Levitation dropped at least three songs from their set tonight they could have been dynamically interesting instead of sparsely tedious , but at least they would n't get invites to a House Of Love musical appreciation party . |
| 7 | They ca n't take children to the school door . |
| 8 | Although they can not add points to their own club they can take points away from the others by finishing ahead of their rivals . |
| 9 | They can not take people to the outpatients ’ clinic … |
| 10 | Those responsible for implementing the change will be thwarted in their efforts if they can not have access to the resources they need . |