Example sentences of "[not/n't] [pron] [verb] any [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The rarity of short-wave cones is concordant with earlier estimates , using direct and indirect means of identifying these receptors , but we have not ourselves seen any indication that the short-wave cones occur as interruptions to the regular foveal matrix , as has sometimes been reported . |
2 | The servicemen were always very helpful in hauling one aboard , but I was not in uniform and I always felt they must be wondering whether or not I had any right to travel . |
3 | Where the local authority is of the opinion that summary proceedings provide an inadequate remedy , for example , where a fine will have little effect in persuading the odour emitter to abate the odour , or where summary action has failed , or is unacceptable due to the availability of the defence of best practicable means , proceedings may be taken in the High Court under s.100 of the Public Health Act 1936 , even though the local authority has not itself suffered any damage , provided the odour amounts to a statutory nuisance . |
4 | Not one took any delight or pride in what he had done . |
5 | There scientists will discover the sex and age of the skeletons and whether or not they had any diseases . |
6 | For most people ( whether or not they have any loss of hearing ) it is an advantage to use the resonators fully . |
7 | My general view on this matter , as a suitably humble outside observer , is that the student of modem sediments pays too much attention to the way these sediments are laid down , their form and composition , but not enough attention to the question of whether or not they stand any chance of preservation for the stratigrapher of tomorrow . |
8 | He was the last of the brothers ; whether or not he had any part in their deaths he could be the key to a clearer understanding of the two who had died . |
9 | A creditor whose claim includes an element of VAT can either prove for the whole amount of the claim ( and pay to HM Customs and Excise the VAT element irrespective of whether or not he receives any dividend ) or prove for the amount of his claim net of VAT and reclaim the VAT under the Value Added Tax ( Bad Debt Relief ) Regulations 1978 . |
10 | The data was submitted on a confidential basis , because of the possibility of future publication , and so it is not possible to ascertain whether or not it had any influence on the deliberations of the Review body , but their conclusions on the quality of post-graduate geological research undertaken in Dundee and Strathclyde Universities were exactly in line with the quantitative findings described later . |
11 | Whether or not it has any prospect of success this court is in no position to determine , but while it remains alive we do not consider that the judgment of this court can be described as final within the meaning of rule 2 ( a ) . |
12 | This includes knowing what time of day to take it , how long you should continue taking it ( just until you feel better or until the end of the full course ? ) , whether or not it has any side-effects ( such as drowsiness ) , and whether or not it should not be taken in conjunction with certain foods or alcohol . |
13 | Cloward and Ohlin ( 1960 ) , in a highly influential work did not themselves draw any treatment conclusions ( although their ideas inspired a major treatment programme ) . |
14 | The prosecution admitted that Gbagbo and his coaccused had not themselves committed any crimes , but argued that they were responsible for the violence committed that day . |
15 | ‘ Do n't I deserve any congratulations ? ’ |
16 | ‘ Do n't I deserve any fun ? ’ |
17 | I 'd just go and say , here are I ca n't ha , why ca n't I have any money ? |
18 | Do n't I get any credit for human decency and normal feelings ? ’ |
19 | Do n't I get any thanks for offering to put you up for the weekend ? ’ |
20 | Do n't I get any time off ? ’ |
21 | " Why , " said Alice softly , " have n't I got any friends ? " |
22 | Are n't I to have any pleasure in life at all ? ’ |
23 | She 'd deliberately tried to antagonise him , and as usual she 'd succeeded , so why could n't she feel any pleasure in it ? |
24 | Did n't she have any pride ? |
25 | ‘ Have n't you made any arrangements ? ’ |
26 | Did n't you bring any Helen ? |
27 | Sha n't you essay any alteration in your finances ? |
28 | When you first started work , did n't you make any mistakes , Rowena ? |
29 | Like , do n't you want any wine , I said I I only really like it when it 's fizzy . |
30 | ‘ Do n't you want any supper before you turn in ? ’ |