Example sentences of "was [not/n't] [vb pp] for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This was not achieved for a number of reasons . |
| 2 | SUN-SEEKING Mr Lamont was given the cold shoulder yesterday when he was told he was NOT needed for a crisis meeting back in Britain . |
| 3 | Needless to say , I was n't asked for a repeat performance ! |
| 4 | The tone of voice was gently musing , but Guy was n't fooled for a minute . |
| 5 | He turned his head and smiled down at her — she looked into his eyes , and knew that he was n't fooled for a minute . |
| 6 | She was n't fooled for a moment . |