Example sentences of "[adj] and [vb -s] [adv] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . |
| 2 | Make sure that the horse stays calm and does not work himself into a frenzy . |
| 3 | The proofed nylon flysheet is totally waterproof and does n't leak around the seams . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | 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 ) . |
| 7 | Steering on the Same is direct and does n't involve too much effort — as long as you are unballasted . |
| 8 | If the difference suggested is one which could make no difference to us , then it is empty and does not exist . |
| 9 | The lid is naturally oily and does n't need extra lubrication . |
| 10 | 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 . ’ |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | ‘ 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 . |
| 14 | 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 . |
| 15 | The answer is very simple and does not involve any hightech process . |
| 16 | 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 . |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | The growth of an extrovert series can be restrained by generation within a boundary that is absolute and does not permit flow across it . |
| 19 | 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 . |
| 20 | 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 . |
| 21 | Significant cyclosporin toxicity during prolonged treatment is minimal and does not appear to be a limiting factor at this dose of cyclosporin . |
| 22 | The host society is stable and does not have any fundamental conflicts within it . |
| 23 | It does n't make you odd and does n't mean that you never will . |
| 24 | 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 . |
| 25 | Unlike other cereals , rye is cross-fertilized and does not remain true to type . |
| 26 | It is nontoxic and does not interfere in the phenol-chloroform extraction procedure . |
| 27 | These limitations ensure that the army is reasonably representative and does n't consist entirely of heroes , big monsters , or war machines . |
| 28 | And they said , ‘ That 's a bit tricky because he 's very private and does n't go out … . ’ |
| 29 | He 's strong and does n't show pain and certainly does n't cry . |
| 30 | Who wants to write plays or biographies about a man who works hard and does n't have much luck with women ? |