Example sentences of "not that [adj] [noun] [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Not that many drivers will want to push it that far ; beyond 4000rpm the 1.4 Energy unit is distinctly thrashy . |
| 2 | The survey tells us that the chances of being burgled are less than the risk of domestic fire and that the chances of robbery are smaller than those of being admitted to a psychiatric hospital — not that such statistics will be a lot of consolation to those who are burgled or robbed . |
| 3 | The argument here is not that all children should have access to all aspects of the curriculum . |
| 4 | Not that any man would be interested in me with a handicap like Mum . |
| 5 | It is not that these judgements should not be made , but that where subjective judgements are made by the teacher she should be aware that this is so and be prepared , not only to give reasons for her judgements , but also to be sufficiently flexible to change them in the light of particular circumstances . |
| 6 | It is a fact that record results were produced last year , but not that this year will be even better . |
| 7 | Not that this war will bring a ‘ new world order ’ even in the Middle East . |
| 8 | Not that this match could be close or anything ; |