Example sentences of "is [not/n't] [adv] [verb] for [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then Braque has capitalized on the element of ambiguity in the Demoiselles ( it is not immediately clear for instance whether the leg of the ‘ demoiselle ’ on the left is the far leg or the near leg , and the lower part of the twisted forearm of the squatting figure is left undefined ) as a means of emphasizing the flatness of the canvas he was working on : the far buttock of the Nu is connected to the foremost leg and heightened in tone so that it appears to stand in front of the nearer part of the figure ; if the outline of the neck were extended it would not join the shoulder naturalistically but pass by its outer edge , and the fact that the outline is deliberately broken allows the neck , shoulder and arm to flow into each other and fuse . |
| 2 | It is not widely used for research outside the military because of the cost of high fidelity simulator time . |
| 3 | I hope that the courts of this country will always be vigilant to prevent a misuse of the convention and will not make an order requiring evidence to be given … unless it is clearly established that , even if required for civil proceedings , it is not also sought for criminal [ proceedings ] . |
| 4 | Or they may move because their old location is not well placed for transport facilities . |
| 5 | The smoke is probably unburnt fuel If the carb is a little bit worn it will do this The Solex carb is more prone to this than the later Zenith It may also be slight oil burning which is also very common as the engine starts and only happens for a few seconds This is a ‘ feature ’ of Land Rovers and is not really cause for concern |
| 6 | On the debit side it must be said that Ventura is not really suited for use on documents where the styles and formats change from page to page ; newsletters and magazines , for example . |
| 7 | The Commissioner is not there to canvass for work , but she does consider that publicity is a valid function of her office . |
| 8 | " These days it is n't just purchased for capital goods reasons , there is an element of consumer choice , so it 's positioned somewhere between technical equipment and consumer goods . " |
| 9 | And showing that even if the er station is n't actually used for passenger traffic , er it 's well kept . |
| 10 | Let's hope Santa is n't too strapped for cash as a result of the interest rate because he also has to get Silvanian fire places , sewing machines , Sindy ( sic ) dolls , guns , kitchen sets , guitars , books , a baby changing unit , felt tip pens , videos , electric cars , electric trains , micro machines , computers , personal stereos , mighty metro racing sets , radio controlled aeroplanes , slippers and a camra . |