Example sentences of "n't [vb infin] [adv prt] the [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although Maggie could n't make out the exact words , she knew they were from both sides . |
| 2 | But not so deafening that she could n't make out the anguished cries of : ‘ Wheee … |
| 3 | It 's time we took a stronger line with wild-eyed enthusiasts who do n't think through the full consequences of their soft-hearted feelings . |
| 4 | Sorry , lads , ca n't beat back the Nazi hordes today , Fred 's left the key at home . |
| 5 | Erm I did n't write down the other things that you mentioned as we were going through that were n't on this list . |
| 6 | Lisa had been fully occupied explaining to a rather elderly lady why she could n't pick out the exact blooms that were to be delivered to her daughter-in-law in New Zealand . |