Example sentences of "[not/n't] hold the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 In the polytechnic and college sector Bourner and Hamed(1987) have followed Evans ( 1984 ) in defining non-standard entry as ‘ referring to students not holding the normal minimum entry qualifications for admission to a first degree or DipHE course set out in regulation 8.13 of CNAA 's Principles and Regulations ( 1979 ) or equivalent qualifications ’ .
2 Non-standard entry is defined as referring to students not holding the minimum entry qualifications for admission to a first degree or DipHE course set out in Regulation 8.13 of CNAA 's Principles and Regulations ( 1979 ) or equivalent qualifications .
3 However he did not hold the Soviet Union , a long-time Syrian ally , responsible for the exodus , saying that the relationship between Syria and the Soviet Union was " as firm as ever " , but blaming the United States " for playing a major role in the realization of Israeli desires " .
4 We do not hold the Irish nation responsible .
5 If Sinn Fein do not hold the vacant seat , the DUP will become the second largest party in the Guildhall with five representatives .
6 Because I do not hold the appropriate resource in hand , whatever she 's got , very helpful is n't it ?
7 She seemed dressed for colder weather , in several layers of woollens and a heavy shawl ; dull colours , nothing gaudy , and her hair was pulled back and had been pinned in a clasp She followed as Angelica led the way toward the kitchen , careful not to hold the dead duck too close .
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