Example sentences of "[adj] and do n't [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Basalts can also form large volume flows , in some cases exceeding twenty-four cubic kilometres , but because they are so much thinner , they are not so conspicuous and do n't attract attention . |
| 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 | We are trying to be economical and do n't want to waste postage for those who no longer want to support the scheme , so please get in touch with either Helen ( 632 8214 ) or Theresa ( 638 5882 ) . |
| 4 | The proofed nylon flysheet is totally waterproof and does n't leak around the seams . |
| 5 | Stowage is limited , so travel light and do n't forget to pack your kit in a soft bag ! |
| 6 | As for those who already receive High and do n't want another copy , or those ex- Mountain subscribers who just do n't want High , then one can only hope that a refund will be available . |
| 7 | Aunt Grace was old and did n't have much money , but every Christmas she sent the girls five pounds each . |
| 8 | You 're supposed be glad that it 's old and do n't sit in there , you know th but er it 's bad , but though is n't it ? |
| 9 | He 's pretty old and do n't hear too well , and I have to shout so he can hear me . |
| 10 | It hurt a bit at the time , but I got myself free and did n't think a lot about it just then . |
| 11 | I was brave and did n't cry or nothing , but I was real sorry to see her go . |
| 12 | Steering on the Same is direct and does n't involve too much effort — as long as you are unballasted . |
| 13 | And fashions of the eighteen-forty did rely quite a lot on very close fitting garments , so I do n't , I think that 's the reason why they were n't more popular and did n't develop faster than they did . |
| 14 | There are too many idiots on the road , and they all end up coming through our department , but provided you 're sensible and do n't take risks either with yourself or your equipment , you should be OK . ’ |
| 15 | He was good at his job and was always gentle and careful and did n't strike the same terror into me as other dentists . |
| 16 | So , if you like your music lively and do n't mind walking on a carpet of comatose students — you could do worse . |
| 17 | I was more shocked than embarrassed and did n't blush . |
| 18 | They still maintain they 're ‘ dead immature and do n't give a shit ’ , but they are also bored stupid by all the tales of rock'n'roll excess . |
| 19 | I 'm not usually keen on roller saddles but these are rattle-free and do n't inhibit sustain at all . |
| 20 | Send your correspondence , marked And do n't forget , there is a £25 prize for the letter of the month . |
| 21 | She drank automatically when It was over , noticed only when her glass was empty and did n't let it stay that way long . |
| 22 | The lid is naturally oily and does n't need extra lubrication . |
| 23 | 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 . ’ |
| 24 | ‘ We are very cautious and do n't want anyone to get hurt and so that is why there is this rule . ’ |
| 25 | But it all seemed very appropriate and did n't seem like a headstrong , desperate manoeuvre in any sense . |
| 26 | ‘ 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 . |
| 27 | 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 . |
| 28 | In that case we firmly say make it simple and do n't aim for the moon at first try . |
| 29 | Most of the components that make up your computer are delicate and do n't take too kindly to being taken apart . |
| 30 | 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 . |