Example sentences of "[not/n't] [vb infin] my [noun sg] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | There are no disagreements , and it is normal at this time of year to look ahead , but I can not confirm my commitment to next season . |
| 2 | One of my favourite species is the bream , not for his superior fighting power , for he does not test my tackle to any great degree , but because he tests my thinking power to the limit . |
| 3 | ‘ I do not permit my house to be occupied by gentlemen who stay out all night . |
| 4 | I said how depressing asylums must be , but he said quickly " I do not mean my picture to be depressing . " |
| 5 | I could not forget my promise to the monster , and the awful work that waited for me . |
| 6 | ‘ I could not entrust my life to strangers , ’ he said . |
| 7 | That night I did not open my window to the usually sweet night air but kept it tight shut against the threatening darkness . |
| 8 | ‘ I do n't regard my engagement to Peter as any sort of mistake , ’ she managed to say . |
| 9 | ‘ When I grow up , ’ he said , smiling at her phrase , ‘ I do n't want my life to be anything like theirs . |
| 10 | You learn all the time working on antiques.I am very happy.I would n't want my life to be different . |
| 11 | I would n't show my diary to a best which shows |
| 12 | If I saw any cruelty in this business , I 'd leave the business because I would n't like my son to be brought up in an environment where there was cruelty to animals . |
| 13 | Of course , I 'm always glad of an excuse to reprint rather than write , although I did n't intend my prose to be quite so timeless . |
| 14 | ‘ I 'd be grateful , Miss , if you did n't mention my age to Mr Kennedy . |
| 15 | You can stand there all night if you want , but I wo n't open my door to you ! ’ |
| 16 | ’ I could n't find my way to Scotland Road . |