Example sentences of "not be [vb pp] [v-ing] [adv prt] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was a time when a bare ankle could not be shot stepping out of a robe for the implication would be ‘ nakedness ’ , the consequence ‘ sex ’ and the inevitable result — the destruction of the nation . |
| 2 | Well , it should not be taken lying down . |
| 3 | Money , and other valuables , must not be left lying around in classrooms or changing rooms . |
| 4 | It was n't that he was n't playing well , it just seemed like he could n't be arsed chasing back and helping Kelly out , I do n't know if he was knackered though . |
| 5 | I like baths yeah , but I mean , if you want a quick one yeah , you get in there like and you well you think , oh now this is nice , and you ca n't be bothered moving around . |
| 6 | and er I tried getting it off , anyway I thought I ca n't be bothered messing about with it |