Example sentences of "[modal v] not [verb] this [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | This is probably true ; but we can now see that we must not interpret this word magic too uncritically . |
2 | You must not delete this file . |
3 | ‘ Of course I know that I must not make this mistake . |
4 | By God 's grace the church must not continue this way . |
5 | This estrangement is a very great evil , and a very great obstacle in the struggle against the autocracy , and we must not legitimize this evil or sanctify this outrageous state of affairs by establishing any such ‘ principles ’ as separate parties or a ‘ federation ’ of parties . |
6 | We must not use this section to define our boundary or we will overlook not only the Edwardian Era but most of the rest of human history besides . |
7 | He must or must not prosecute this man or that , nor can any police authority tell him so , the responsibility is on him , he is answerable to the law alone . |
8 | We must not overstress this uniformity , for even in the Midlands there are considerable variations , but compared with the variety of landscape elsewhere in England , the Midland pattern is markedly monotonous . |
9 | You must not touch this curtain with your hand , but must lay on it the milk-white feather which the hen will give you , and the curtain will be opened silently , by unseen hands , and the doors beyond it will lie open , and you may come into the hall where you shall find what you shall find . ’ |
10 | But I think we should not rush this decision . |
11 | Lastly , I should not choose this manner of writing , wherein knowing myself inferior to myself , led by the genial power of nature to another task , I have the use as I may account that of my left hand . ’ |
12 | Those who provide library services should not restrict this access except by standards which are endorsed by law . |
13 | But all in all , I can see no genuine reason why I should not undertake this trip . |
14 | The US said yesterday the contras should not disband this week , as required by a regional peace agreement , because Nicaragua has not fulfilled conditions of the pact . |
15 | The US said yesterday the contras should not disband this week , as required by a regional peace agreement , because Nicaragua had not fulfilled conditions of the pact . |
16 | The US said yesterday the contras should not disband this week , as required by a regional peace agreement , because Nicaragua had not fulfilled conditions of the pact . |
17 | No more than 20 accidents have been reported at any junction on the route , so your estimates should not exceed this figure . ’ |
18 | You should not exceed this amount because iron can be toxic in certain individuals . |
19 | We should not minimise this naming , nor its effect on Leonard 's early life . |
20 | We should not regard this situation lightly or allow ourselves to fall into a purely reactive management position . |
21 | The best way to avoid this problem is to embark on a low-carbohydrate diet to reduce the numbers of Candida before starting the drug — if you have followed Steps 1–4 described above , then you should not experience this problem . |
22 | The public should not approach this man but contact police . ’ |
23 | It should be pointed out that if a beginner is suffering from any illness he should not practise this exercise until he is well , as the sudden rush of oxygen can be harmful . |
24 | There are certain people who should not attempt this diet . |
25 | Perhaps , in our ignorance , we should not dismiss this query too hastily . |
26 | You should not use this sort of trick anywhere else in a program . |
27 | Yeah well Mr Chairman I would formally like to motions my when the study one and the problems of this having to despite that the District Council have six and it 's much further I again I think specification of erm what we do need despite what we should not need this time , this time later . |
28 | Surely , with everybody concerned in rugby trying to protect a clean image within the game , the selectors should not encourage this type of play within youth rugby . |
29 | The proposal is that a buyer who is a non-consumer should not have this right where the breach is so slight that it would be unreasonable for him to reject the goods . |
30 | You must n't let this spoil your leave . ’ |