Example sentences of "not [vb infin] at [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | I contacted my social worker and told her that I could not stay at this place and that she would have to find me a Cheshire Home . |
2 | Between 1941 and 1945 it created a following for itself which has never been equalled since and certainly did not exist at any time prior to 1941 . |
3 | Nevertheless , the Minister did not think at this time that it was necessary to end the corporate status of Tanzania 's radio service . |
4 | Adam did not want at this point to speculate , it made hi– feel sick . |
5 | Names on the short-list are confidential and I can not comment at this stage . ’ |
6 | Prices can not remain at this level for long , but potential buyers can be assured that their money will be safer in one of these than in almost any other car . |
7 | We need not consider at any length the methods used for measuring flow parameters other than the velocity , since these methods do not differ significantly from those used in other branches of physics . |
8 | Although I accept that the Home Secretary will not resign at this stage , does he accept that , when that case is combined with prisoner escapes and Sunday trading , his credentials as a law and order Minister begin to look a little threadbare ? |
9 | With regard to the incident this morning , we do not know at this stage whether the injured man was operating a taxi or not . |
10 | ‘ I have no idea what matters or does not matter at this stage . ’ |
11 | Although data does not appear at first sight to be a resource of the organisation , it certainly is a resource , as data is essential for the organisation to operate effectively . |
12 | The plants lumped together under the umbrella name of herbs do not appear at first glance to be essential to maintain life , but it is now becoming apparent that this concept could be wrong , and that herbs are as necessary as oxygen , though the ingredients they contribute , such as minerals and vitamins , may only be found in minute quantities . |
13 | What you should not do at this stage is to listen to differing advice on how to do precise round loops . |
14 | It is far more difficult to approach someone to whom you do not feel at all dose and in many cases the only way to do this is by means of a third person who may be willing to ask them for their opinion of you . |
15 | They did not look at each other and they did not eat much . |
16 | They did not look at each other as they spoke , and when Damian moved away from her he avoided her eyes . |
17 | Could we not look at these company figures ? |
18 | It is an example of construction : the liberality lies in finding a legal framework for an intention which could not work at civil law : that any acquirer of the money should be liable under the trust . |
19 | If spending levels did not escalate at this season then many businesses would go under . |
20 | Waterwheels could not function at low water , so adjustable wheels were made . |
21 | At first sight it may seem unlikely that computers and computer software could kill or cause serious injury , but negligent liability does not stop at personal injury but extends to damage to property . |
22 | It should be noted , however , that the symbolism does not stop at this point . |
23 | Outsiders , in their experience mainly Malays and Chinese , are portrayed as thieves and cheaters who will not stop at physical violence . |
24 | ‘ I do not wish at this stage to disclose the nature of the circumstantial evidence . ’ |
25 | Will you please attend for your C T examination on Tuesday the fourth of February nine o'clock , if you can not attend at this time please ring extension |
26 | Section 739 would not apply at that point because no income is paid to an overseas person . |
27 | Last December , when £2 million was suggested as the likely price for their property , Mr Widdup and his 62-year-old wife made it clear they would not sell at any price . |
28 | what did , or did not happen at that time . |
29 | Ms Baker forecast cuts in plans for the Festival if the district council did not provide more funds , but said she could not indicate at this stage which productions would go . |
30 | ( 2 ) Where an application is made in accordance with Rule 15 by a body which at the date of the application is already recognised under these Rules and the Council has neither granted nor refused a new recognition by the time when the body 's existing recognition would , apart from this paragraph , expire in accordance with paragraph ( 1 ) of this Rule , the existing recognition shall not expire at that time but shall continue in force until a new recognition is granted or refused . |