Example sentences of "not be [prep] the [adj -est] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I do n't say the man could not be of the highest value , if he did not ruin everything he touches with his implacable spleen . |
| 2 | Funerals are very special occasions in the Dales , when people who may not be on the friendliest of terms would forget their differences for a while and come and pay their respects . |
| 3 | A very strong impression , even now , is of a lack of diversity in the planning and delivery of activities in ways that may not be in the best interests of the children . |
| 4 | Although this leads to productive links with other agencies and services , it can not be in the best interests of the students . |
| 5 | Tizard argues that her study , together with others , suggests that attempts to restore a child to his [ or her ] natural family may not be in the best interests of the child . |
| 6 | In any large firm the managers have considerable scope for indulging in actions which may not be in the best interests of the owners , or for allowing their subordinates a freer rein than might be in the owners ' interests . |
| 7 | In its reply the profession , while acknowledging its willingness to co-operate in the provision of relevant additional information , expressed concern that concentration on expenses and charges , while ignoring more important aspects of product and company selection such as the investment return , might not be in the best interests of consumers . |
| 8 | We believe to further reduce erm erm the level of migration led development in North Yorkshire er would not be in the best interest of the region as a whole and more importantly , would not be in accord with the general provisions o of the structure plan to accommodate a a significant level er of development . |
| 9 | 6.4 Non-competition It may not be in the best interests of the landlord or the tenant for there to be several units within a shopping centre being entitled to sell the same goods or services . |
| 10 | And then to withhold one 's vote as with almost a matter of habit and routine , that can not be in the best interests of the Conservative party . |