Example sentences of "[adj] [coord] does [adv] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | By and large the evidence which Engels and his contemporaries saw as significant of the high status of women in primitive societies is often wrong or does not signify what it was believed to mean . |
| 2 | If the horse is not provoked into bucking or rearing , it is likely to give up such a habit if the rider remains calm and does n't fall off . |
| 3 | Make sure that the horse stays calm and does not work himself into a frenzy . |
| 4 | The proofed nylon flysheet is totally waterproof and does n't leak around the seams . |
| 5 | The argument that the court should take account of the fact that the wearing of a seat belt would have caused other injuries of a different nature was rejected as a matter of principle in Patience v Andrews [ 1983 ] RTR 447 : it is respectfully submitted that this decision is wrong and does not give effect to the provision in s1 of the Law Reform ( Contributory Negligence ) Act 1945 , that damages should be reduced to such extent as the court thinks just and equitable . |
| 6 | If a Rottweiler is eligible for registration with the AKC , he can compete at any licensed dog show , as long as he is at least six months old and does not have a disqualifying fault . |
| 7 | A band could sign a recording contract , or receive income from live performances or session fees ( the receipt of prize money from a talent contest is tax free and does not give rise to taxable income unless this occurs on a regular basis ) . |
| 8 | Steering on the Same is direct and does n't involve too much effort — as long as you are unballasted . |
| 9 | If the difference suggested is one which could make no difference to us , then it is empty and does not exist . |
| 10 | The lid is naturally oily and does n't need extra lubrication . |
| 11 | As I told you , I did n't particularly take in her plans for the weekend , you know how one does n't , one just asks to be civil and does n't listen properly to the answer . ’ |
| 12 | It is at this stage that the contract is carefully examined , perhaps for the first time , and the company obtaining the software realizes , too late , that as far as it is concerned , the contract is little more than worthless and does not provide adequately for the situation . |
| 13 | In conclusion , a smog alert system should be developed and considered very carefully before being introduced , to ensure that advice to the public is appropriate and does not cause unnecessary anxiety , that any measures proposed to reduce emissions temporarily are directed towards the most relevant sources , and that it does not weaken efforts towards longer-term reductions in air pollution . |
| 14 | ‘ Jane 's 22 and Grant a bit older but she 's very intense and tries to force a commitment , while he 's very airy-fairy and does n't want to think about the future . |
| 15 | He is deeply insecure and does n't expect love , never having received it before , yet he deals with Miranda 's death so matter-of-factly , hardly seeming upset at all , that he ca n't have cared for her very much as an individual , which is not surprising as he really does n't know her at all well . |
| 16 | The answer is very simple and does not involve any hightech process . |
| 17 | Because the technique is simple and does not use radioactivity , it is ideal and safe for use in many non-specialist laboratories and throughout the world . |
| 18 | The computation required for each sentence is extremely simple and does not require the complicated intermediate storage of possible parses to be kept in memory . |
| 19 | The growth of an extrovert series can be restrained by generation within a boundary that is absolute and does not permit flow across it . |
| 20 | I lead a reasonable existence with cheerful and friendly companions , but I always have the feeling that it is n't real and does n't matter , although I 'm very aware of everything around me . |
| 21 | So far the concept of ideology as used by Marx is vague and does not lead to a formula of ideology as being ‘ false ’ knowledge or untruth . |
| 22 | Significant cyclosporin toxicity during prolonged treatment is minimal and does not appear to be a limiting factor at this dose of cyclosporin . |
| 23 | The host society is stable and does not have any fundamental conflicts within it . |
| 24 | It does n't make you odd and does n't mean that you never will . |
| 25 | The first perspective , Theory X , assumes that ( a ) the average person is lazy and does not care to work ; ( b ) most people must be coerced , directed and controlled if the organisation is to benefit by employing them ; ( c ) the average person lacks ambition and has no interest in taking on responsibility . |
| 26 | Unlike other cereals , rye is cross-fertilized and does not remain true to type . |
| 27 | It is nontoxic and does not interfere in the phenol-chloroform extraction procedure . |
| 28 | These limitations ensure that the army is reasonably representative and does n't consist entirely of heroes , big monsters , or war machines . |
| 29 | And they said , ‘ That 's a bit tricky because he 's very private and does n't go out … . ’ |
| 30 | He 's strong and does n't show pain and certainly does n't cry . |