Example sentences of "[adj] [not/n't] [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Trusting Dougal not to do a bunk with ten thousand quid was insane . |
| 2 | Is it not extraordinary therefore that in the United States where there is the most rapid growth of technology and of productivity , there are no government training schemes and does this not make a nonsense of the opposition 's repeated claim that government training schemes are the way forward ? |
| 3 | She complained that British men must be homosexual not to make a pass at her or look at her legs . |
| 4 | As a starting point the role can create highly dramatic moments , but be careful not to choose a role which then limits you . |
| 5 | Be careful not to install a mirror in such a position that it looks like a door , which people might then try to walk through ! |
| 6 | However , in reaffirming it as an objective , Mr Kinnock was careful not to set a timescale for reducing unemployment to between 750,000 and one million , depending on circumstances . |
| 7 | I had to work a bit to keep up with him — the path is not as straight as the road ; also I had to be careful not to make a noise . |
| 8 | In 1945 , the Miles Aircraft Company was developing a supersonic experimental aircraft , the M 52 , but lack of basic data on supersonic conditions led to the decision in 1948 not to risk a pilot 's life flying it until more was known about the compressibility of air , or the sound barrier . |
| 9 | Clarke had also seemed fortunate not to concede a penalty when he wrapped his legs round Wallace 's as the Leeds striker broke clear through the middle on to Strachan 's clever return pass after only 16 minutes . |
| 10 | Although Kemira is not completely home and dry , the EC will find it virtually impossible not to find a solution to the problems it has recognised . |
| 11 | Although Kemira is not completely home and dry , the EC will find it virtually impossible not to find a solution to the problems it has recognised . |
| 12 | Although Kemira is not completely home and dry , the EC will find it virtually impossible not to find a solution to the problems it has recognised . |
| 13 | Impossible not to recommend a book by V S Naipaul . |
| 14 | It 's sad not to have a restaurant that size in the playhouse so that people come to the theatre . |
| 15 | Mungo looked up and was relieved not to see a face at the window . |
| 16 | what do you Well it 'd be unique not to have a wedding cake would n't it . |
| 17 | This need not be the case , for advancements in the use of technology within the catering kitchen have progressed to the extent that it is unusual not to find a catering establishment using high technology within the work-place . |
| 18 | ‘ But do n't forget she 'll be lucky not to have a club foot . ’ |
| 19 | He was lucky not to get a prison sentence and claims that since that time he has remained sober . |
| 20 | 2rd half ‘ till we scored the third. ) and we where very lucky not to concede a goal . |
| 21 | Major roles for older women are not so common in Shakespeare , but I think it is better not to choose a character such as Queen Katherine from Henry VIII , who needs a richness of seniority to convey the dramatic interest . |
| 22 | It 's better not to use a flannel , but if you must , keep a separate one . |
| 23 | It 's better not to have a master plan so you can decide what to do as you go along . |
| 24 | ‘ No , I want to look at the ponies with Ricky , ’ said Perdita , frantic not to miss a minute . |
| 25 | Preston were unlucky not to earn a point , hitting the woodwork twice and having two goals disallowed for offside . |
| 26 | Although probably unlucky not to salvage a draw , Alton need to find more flair if they are needed to finish in the upper half of the table . |
| 27 | Lack of confidence in the ‘ Portrait of Michael Wohlgemut ’ attributed to Durer resulted in failure at £380,000 ( est. £600,000–800,000 ) while Sotheby 's must have considered themselves unlucky not to find a buyer for the rare Garofalo ‘ Calumny of Apelles ’ ( lot 41 , est. £200,000–300,000 ) , an important but difficult canvas . |
| 28 | Yet if Miss Hill was unlucky not to get a medal , her disappointment was nothing compared to that felt by the American Lance Larson on a steaming hot night in Rome over 30 years ago . |
| 29 | Cremonese dominated the first half and were unlucky not to get a penalty when winger Massika Lombardini was brought down by a joint tackle from Osman and Gerry Harrison . |
| 30 | Haslemere travelled to Havant and were unlucky not to get a win . |