Example sentences of "[verb] and [verb] not want " in BNC.
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| 1 | That 's what it says when it does n't know and does n't want to admit it . |
| 2 | Do n't ask me how , I did n't know and did n't want to . |
| 3 | She laughed delightedly , whether at her own linguistic skill or happy memories of Rune 's electrifying performances beneath the duvet , Gina did n't know and did n't want to find out ! |
| 4 | Equally , they wanted to be able to reduce their manpower as orders were completed and did not want to have to carry excess staff during slack periods . |
| 5 | But then I might have a passenger whose company I am enjoying and do not want the intrusion . |
| 6 | They were all tired and Ingrid was , by this time , thoroughly frightened and did n't want to use her voice too much . |
| 7 | It might suggest that all bets were off on the release stakes or , ever hopeful , it might be that they were planning on letting us go and did n't want us to be able to give any hint , however vague , as to the whereabouts of the Yanks . |
| 8 | Franco was surprised , he was hard at work , had just reached an important moment in a piece he was composing and did n't want to be interrupted . |
| 9 | Clearly , a large part of the job of a person making a submission to the court is to ‘ know ’ the judge , to try to predict what the judge does and does not want to hear and so on . |
| 10 | She wanted and did not want to be there , fearing that her very presence would create complications as if they were contagious , but also that if she were not there , there would be no one to control events and protect Carolyn . |
| 11 | ‘ It seemed as though there was some confusion as to what the church people wanted and did not want , ’ said Coun. Lyonette . |
| 12 | But like I say for seven years he just sat and did n't want to do nothing . |
| 13 | Our view is that the people of this city value the services the council provides and do n't want them withdrawn . |