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 . ’
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