Example sentences of "n't let [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Of course it 's not actually coffin-shaped , but that 's how Tony Hicks of the Hollies , who used an original Phantom XII on a number of the band 's hits ( including Look Through Any Window and I Ca n't Let Go ) referred to the guitar when I spoke to him about his original guitar . |
| 2 | I thought that was the prime directive of all evangelists : Do n't Let Go . |
| 3 | He was flushed and happy and he had n't let go of her hand since they 'd sat down . |
| 4 | So , those may be exceptions , but do n't lets run away with how marvellous everything in it is . |
| 5 | But do n't lets knock it to death do n't lets kick it this place saved my life I almost killed myself trying to fulfil those that we 've been talking about . |
| 6 | But do n't lets knock it to death do n't lets kick it this place saved my life I almost killed myself trying to fulfil those that we 've been talking about . |
| 7 | Do n't let prowling thieves see what you keep in the shed — put curtains at the windows . |
| 8 | He could n't let Caspar out without him , Philip , to help him . |
| 9 | That 's when ’ — he poked his head forward , a mischievous grin on his face now — ‘ you do n't let drop one of those naughty words ; you know , like you did yesterday . ’ |
| 10 | ‘ Well , I should n't let Wattling play , ’ continued Toby hurriedly . |
| 11 | The reason why I did n't get much of a word in edgeways was because my lady chairman on the other side of her would n't let kept attracting her attention , so I erm there is to a lot extent a false image . |
| 12 | It catches you with the boathook and wo n't let go , seeping its salty tentacles into your very bones . |
| 13 | There was a momentary hesitation while he considered the implications , but it was one of the many challenges he could n't let go . |
| 14 | As did Edward York 's Basilio-he had it , but would n't let go of it . |
| 15 | He was n't hurt and he did n't let go of Caspar but he howled , an awful wailing with his mouth open . |
| 16 | ‘ Do n't let go ! ’ |
| 17 | ‘ Many farmers wo n't let go , and turn up when the pressure is on , such as at harvest time . |
| 18 | And if we do n't let go , it will get annoyed , and swing the leg backwards and forwards trying to wrench it from our grasp . |
| 19 | Praying that the links would n't catch on my clothes … in my knitted sweater … should have stripped … head under , metal lying on my face , push the links up with hands , full strength , take care , do n't rush , do n't snag clothes , get free of the jumble of things on the mud around me , hold onto the wire outside , do n't let go , the current in the river was appreciable , tugging , keep straight , hang on , shoulders through , raise the links , back through , bottom through , legs … links … short of breath … lungs hurting … careful , careful … unknown things round my ankles , hampering … had to breathe soon … feet catching … feet … through . |
| 20 | ‘ Got my head in a leg-lock and would n't let go . |
| 21 | I wo n't let go of this man , he vowed . |
| 22 | We were both the sort of people who just ca n't let go once they have got their teeth into something . |
| 23 | But I could n't let go of him , I had to get him to the cops . |
| 24 | She tugged at her hand , but he would n't let go . |
| 25 | It was as if they were clinging to each other , and they could n't let go . |
| 26 | He 's like a bulldog , he wo n't let go . ’ |
| 27 | Realizing that my opponent and I were safely separated , I struggled violently , hurling threats and abuse at the poor boy , while praying that my large saviour would n't let go of me . |
| 28 | I hoped he would n't let go because I wanted to kill him . |
| 29 | I have to say though that it 's usually very embarrassing to see a group of professional dancers dancing in a club — because they are trained to be self-conscious , they ca n't let go of themselves . |
| 30 | Or perhaps it could be the heart-stopping finale where they finally , sorry , break the ice , and after a quick peckeroo execute the near impossible Pamchenko manoeuvre ( basically he grabs her by the feet and spins her in increasing circles , and she prays he does n't let go ) . |