Example sentences of "[noun] and [verb] not [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | CONSUMER inflation in America jumped an unexpected 1/2 p.c. last month , but economists said the figure was an aberration and did not shake their belief that inflation is moderating . |
| 2 | Of course it was only an experiment and did n't last long : by 1884 the Court Directory for London lists William as an engraver once more — this generation of Titfords seemed to lack the heart for such enterprises , which had been the speciality of their father , Benjamin the Silversmith . |
| 3 | Burger was n't here this afternoon ; he 's a bit doddery on his legs and does n't get about much . |
| 4 | He 's lost the use of his legs and does n't get about much but Uncle went to see him two or three times a week . ’ |
| 5 | You 'll need to travel light , with shorts , swimming gear , T-shirts and trainers and do n't forget the suncream as the sun can be very strong . |
| 6 | An inspector and two crews were stranded at Fleetwood and did not get home until 5.00 p.m. the next day . |
| 7 | The density of lamina propria lymphocytes was somewhat increased in most groups of coeliac patients , but this showed considerable variability and did not exhibit the same relationship to dietary status ( Table ) . |
| 8 | I 've got , I 've got to sort out all of Aaron 's stuff get rid of that and that can go towards my new bedroom and do n't stand on his feet . |
| 9 | Every day when Dad came home from work he went into the bedroom and did n't come out . |
| 10 | Section 238 only applies to transactions entered into at an under value within two years prior to the onset of the vendor 's insolvency and does not apply to sales by a liquidator as , amongst other things , this is a sale after the onset of insolvency . |
| 11 | And anyway , even if we ask them , I mean , even if they think we can do something about it , though Christ knows what , I do n't want a lot of knowalls who have n't got any kids and do n't know the first thing about them telling us what to do with ours — ’ |
| 12 | On Jan. 28 Uri Lubrani , Israel 's co-ordinator of government activities in Lebanon , said in an interview with Middle East Television that Israel did not object to the Lebanese government deploying its army in southern Lebanon on condition that it took action against terrorist organizations and did not support them . |
| 13 | ‘ I look at all these candidates and do n't find any who are competent . |
| 14 | Applying those rules to the facts of this case the Court of Appeal decided that the word " Practice " in the partnership agreement clearly meant practice as a general medical practitioner and did not mean anything wider . |
| 15 | The plaintiff 's accountant Mr confines himself to quantifying the heads of loss and does n't speak with reference to the er allegations that are made in any way . |
| 16 | It is not as it may be interpreted a message of hope that the sun might still wake him but rather one of despair that even the sun is at a loss and does not know how to wake him . |
| 17 | His novels , though , suggest a mental movement not unlike Vergil 's thought to the effect that bees are working animals and do n't retire and spend their sunset years playing golf : . |
| 18 | The King closed his eyes and did not speak again . |
| 19 | The men milked with their hats low over their eyes and did not see her . |
| 20 | Then he looked at her scarlet face , at the awful misery in her eyes and did n't want to laugh any more . |
| 21 | They lack confidence , simple as that and one of the things is that as a group you come in and you probably look at people when you and you look at the trainers and the idea is that early on people can do , can keep some eye contact gon na stare you out but just keeping your eyes and do n't flit away and also when you 're under pressure at this stage his eyes challenge you or something like that , then your eyes go down . |
| 22 | I do n't intend to start another round of Wilko criticism , but I think much of his problem is that he uses extremely vague formulations and do n't tell anything about his thoughts and considerations . |
| 23 | This was also carried on a division ; the Government accepted their defeat and did not seek to reverse the decision . |
| 24 | These are called inquilines and do not harm the gall insect larva . |
| 25 | Patsy 's brother Dennis also played for the club and did not appreciate the secretary 's habitual greeting : ‘ with me bleedin ’ ribs pokin ’ out of me skin , breakin ’ me neck to get at that six and eight ’ ( the initial sum dispensed by the Secretary ) , Dennis Hendren had not wintered well ’ and did not believe Middlesex looked after its players out of season . |
| 26 | But , just as you 're a policeman and suspect everyone , so I 'm a soldier and do n't trust anyone . |
| 27 | ‘ And if you 're too miserable because you 've been deserted , people think you 're a drag and do n't ask you to parties . |
| 28 | If the woman has asked him to stop , if she has changed her mind and does n't want to go through with with the action o of intercourse or whatever , then the man should stop . |
| 29 | I do n't even know whether she used the flat , or whether she changed her mind and did n't go for one reason or another . ’ |
| 30 | Pass all through the mill of your mind and do n't use forms unmeaningly , like buttons on the back of a coat … although house building is very much a practical art the practical elements may be met gracefully and pleasantly , there is scope for dignity , humour and even romance . |