Example sentences of "[vb mod] do nothing [prep] the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Ruth kept her distance from him but she could do nothing about the wretched aura that surrounded him .
2 She could do nothing about the cold or the slick damp that covered the walls , but she had gathered as much straw as she could and had made a bed in the driest of the cells .
3 She saw Naylor 's sharp glance go over her , but , while she quickly lowered her glance , she could do nothing about the unexpected riot of colour that flooded her face .
4 ‘ I shall do nothing for the simple reason that — knowing Doreen — it would be a waste of time and effort .
5 A party that will attempt nothing for the unemployed at home will do nothing for the poor and starving abroad .
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