Example sentences of "not [be] [vb pp] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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31 It also insisted that the FMLN could not be granted political status until it had disarmed .
32 It is fair to say that scaffolding placed in front of premises is extremely detractive and the following amendments to this paragraph may be advisable : The right to erect scaffolding for the purpose of repairing or cleaning the Centre provided that there shall not be erected any scaffolding or other structures in front of or to the rear or sides ( if applicable ) of the Premises in such a position so as [ materially ] to obscure the windows of the Premises or so as to prevent or [ unreasonably ] interfere with access to the Premises by customers or other persons entering the Premises or in connection with the servicing thereof
33 He also stated in terms that can not be misunderstood that science is after all a human activity , dependent on human imagination to produce its hypotheses , absolutely incapable of describing the world absolutely , but setting itself merely the obligation of bouncing its ideas against reality .
34 They stood , in silent vigil , at her side : Tiguary implored the chief to find a way of bringing her back with them , offered himself in exchange , but Ariel knew that Sycorax could still not be moved any distance without endangering her life .
35 It can not be over-emphasised that skeleton arguments are not formal documents to the terms of which anyone will be held .
36 Mrs Sisulu had a short meeting at her home yesterday with Winnie Mandela , who said afterwards that her husband , Nelson Mandela , would not be freed this year .
37 I am satisfied that it can not be said that section 6(2) is unworkable if the words of that provision are given their wide general meaning .
38 The use made of resources allocated is as important as the extent of the original allocation : it can not be assumed that budgeting money or designating a staff member as training officer , will ensure more than nominal training unless there is more than nominal commitment to the concept that systematic training should be integral to library management .
39 As each policy is unique it should not be assumed that policy conditions , exclusions etc are common to all schemes .
40 Given the legal complexities and the likelihood of an appeal to the High Court , his decision may not be announced this year .
41 In the 1930s Randall had advocated that the improvement of the catalogue could not be done any study of the catalogs themselves ' but by making " an intelligent study of the patrons themselves , their mental equipment and their needs " , Alter more than 50 years this holds true more than ever before .
42 Thus , although these reserves include many of the most vulnerable areas and species they must not be given undue importance in the consideration of a wildlife conservation policy .
43 A secure soloist , it is implied , might not be given much guidance .
44 Of course , the children should enjoy themselves , but they should not be given rich food .
45 Just as users should not be given direct access to the LIFESPAN process account , nor should they be given direct access to the account which contains the LIFESPAN RDBI database .
46 This can only occur if the superior initially possesses the authority to delegate , ie a subordinate can not be given organisational authority to make decisions unless it would otherwise be the superior 's right to make those decisions .
47 Records retrieved only under strong stems would not be given high weight .
48 Complacency can not be given full rein , for the future of local airfields and light aviation in the UK is under threat .
49 Consequently , another aspect of the debate about corporation has been whether a particular country should or should not be given this label .
50 Such regulations can have a material impact on the performance of these industries and it surely can not be accepted that audit reports be presented to the Secretary of State of a government that has imposed them .
51 Justice Antonin Scalia , who wrote the opinion , said the St Paul law was flawed because it was selective ; some thoughts could not be afforded less protection than others .
52 And when he would not be persuaded that Rain had no more for him , she mentioned Georgie and Joey and wished she could be aboard Perfidia when Berg cornered them , as he surely would .
53 QPR have their own contender , Les Ferdinand , whose second minute opener may not be bettered all season .
54 Parry gave an undertaking that pay television would not be introduced next season .
55 That having been said , where gaps appear in the Code it would be better for them to be filled by a change in the Code itself rather than by judicial interpretation , for it must not be forgotten that breach of the Code is a disciplinary offence and it would be unfortunate if the officers in the present case , who were rightly not made the subject of any criticism by the court , should even in theory be liable to disciplinary proceedings .
56 But I will not be ordered this way and that , she said , I will do the work in my own time , as I choose , for my sister has no right to treat me like a maid , to give orders and expect me to run her errands .
57 I am pleased also to tell the House that the United Kingdom is sending £20 million worth of animal feed aid to St. Petersburg so that livestock need not be slaughtered this winter .
58 This dictum , though carrying the authority of Atkin L.J. , was uttered without any reference to authority and can not be accorded great weight as a general statement of law .
59 For example , listed buildings , properties within a Conservation Area , a National Park , an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads , or those protected by a deed of covenant , may not be permitted any change to the roof line .
60 He immediately recognised the immense potential for the story but was faced with a major problem : the press conference was arranged for 23 March and the next morning was Good Friday — his paper would not be published that day .
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