Example sentences of "i [modal v] not [vb infin] for a " in BNC.

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1 This was something so endearing I could n't speak for a moment .
2 I could n't ask for a more caring and loving bunch of people .
3 ‘ Sure I could n't wish for a better husband for her . ’
4 I would n't try for a rebooking for a while , ’ she said , sipping her drink .
5 I would n't hesitate for a moment to lie my teeth off if it was either useful or necessary .
6 We looked for this in vain , though I would not deny for a moment the complete sincerity of Michael Crawford and Sarah Long . ’
7 You know , I ca n't stay for a week in silence .
8 The rules are the same you do n't say oh I ca n't go for a ride and I 'm gon na go through announce my
9 I ca n't imagine for a moment that they will be sitting unwatched in some archive .
10 I ca n't see for a moment because of the crowd .
11 Every child knows that a country which ceased to work , I will not say for a year , but for a few weeks , would die .
12 He said : ‘ I wo n't stay for a shower , I 'll go for a swim instead . ’
13 and er she said I wo n't hear for a while because they 're gon na move on now
14 For I can not hope for a reference from Lady Merchiston , and I am afraid that … ’
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