Example sentences of "not [verb] they for [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I have a pretty good idea what Charlotte 's just-a-handful of also ran last-among-equals might be , although the press release does not name them for fear of diminishing the glory of Verbier 's triumph . |
| 2 | Several hon. Members who spoke after the opening speakers — I shall not name them for fear of causing inter-party embarrassment — said that it was an urgent matter , and I applaud them . |
| 3 | Of course , policmen never think of paying for what they buy and we do not ask them for money . |
| 4 | I say I do n't take them for sake I mean as you see how many you prescribed for me , ca n't you ? |
| 5 | A RANDY divorcee nicknamed Rocking Horse Wendy by her schoolboy lovers escaped a jail sentence yesterday — because she did n't charge them for sex . |
| 6 | You ca n't get 'em for love nor money . ’ |