Example sentences of "[modal v] [not/n't] [verb] [pers pn] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 But you must not build them on the graveyard .
2 First it must not lead us into a relativist position regarding Scripture as but one of many revelations of God .
3 ‘ The fact that we have now been blessed with two little ones must not blind us to our obligations , nor cause us to lower our standards . ’
4 The self-authenticating nature of their experiences meant that neither of them was able to doubt them , yet the similarities must not blind us to certain differences .
5 ‘ Also , if you allow the dog to sit on your settee , then replace that settee with a new one you do n't want the dog to sit on , you must not expect it to suddenly understand why it can not sit there . ’
6 You must not reprimand her for doing as she was told . ’
7 But this kind of charm must not deflect us from what de Man is saying .
8 We must not blame him for this for he is a product of the evolution which used that very ruthlessness to make him just what he is , and what we all are at the beginning of our lives .
9 ‘ Now , sit in this chair next to me , ’ he said , and with a sudden change of tone and manner , said , ‘ You must not blame us for keeping up such high standards of public behaviour .
10 A consequence of this duty is that a fiduciary must make available to a [ customer ] all the information in his possession which is relevant to the [ customer 's ] affairs ; ( 4 ) The duty of confidentiality : a fiduciary must use information obtained in confidence from his [ customer ] , the beneficiary , for the benefit of the [ customer ] and must not use it for his own advantage or for the benefit of any other person .
11 ‘ True , we must not put them in more danger than is needful .
12 That is the one thing that really matters in the House and we must not undermine it in our negotiations .
13 When I came home late after working overtime they 'd say , ‘ she is not a good woman we must not keep her in our house . ’
14 Is there any reason why I should not send you to prison for a very long time ’
15 We should not do it for our sex .
16 Even so , these cautionary comments should not dislodge us from the main point .
17 This should not lead us in turn , however , to ignore the impact of industrialisation or more generally proletarianisation on sexual mores .
18 Some of these considerations are sometimes valid , and must be taken into account , but surely they should not excuse us from seeking out such evidence as does exist in relation to the period and style we are performing ?
19 They 're also on sale at the chemist 's with other formula milks , but you should not give them to your child without talking to your doctor or health visitor first to see if they 're suitable .
20 We should not advise him in what circumstances the claim would be covered under the policy .
21 Just as you should not overload your argument with cases , you should not load it with too many separate points of law .
22 But that should not stop them from checking all the same .
23 The nineties have yet to prove themselves a kinder and gentler decade , but that should not stop us from looking forward again .
24 But that should not stop us from recognising that things are very much better in the '90s than they were in the '70s .
25 It is because of this fact , that ‘ DEAC ’ the manufacturer states that if a battery is being discharged at the 110 rate you should not discharge it to a voltage of less than 1.1 volts per cell .
26 Should not drag her from that moment
27 Fear of failure should not deter you from trying .
28 Finally , the need for an audit should not deter you from considering an application for registration with the Charity Commission .
29 However , this should not deter you from at least being there just in case .
30 As a painting tutor , I was conscious that complete beginners may be a little overwhelmed by the sophistication of the written material — some of the thought and painting processes are quite advanced — but this should not prevent them from thoroughly enjoying this unique opportunity to ‘ look over the shoulder ’ of the experts .
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