Example sentences of "[was/were] not [indef pn] for [v-ing] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was not one for burning his boats . |
| 2 | She was not one for showing off , she just liked to do the washing up and be there and look after everybody . |
| 3 | Vanessa was not one for crying . |
| 4 | She was not one for planning or manoeuvring but confidential reports are kept on Salvation Army officers throughout their careers . |
| 5 | He was not one for admiring the sunset . |