Example sentences of "[modal v] not let [pers pn] [vb infin] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sh that th the people were willing to make promises that they did not wish to keep that they would not keep and I in all sincerity could not let them do that , and they went away extremely hurt and that particular situation unfortunately became extremely tragic later on . |
| 2 | She could not let him throw last night in her face . |
| 3 | So she could not let her go alone but must stand in the crowds being shoved , the smell of greasy food and litter breathed over her in this hot air , and the constant blare of noise grinding at her . |
| 4 | She even very kindly offered to attend to things , but I would not let her do that because I knew I had to face up to my responsibilities . |
| 5 | The white missionary before you would not let us have this ceremony , said Joseph . |