Example sentences of "would [not/n't] turn [adv prt] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It had various elements : detention upon arrest should only continue if the person was unwilling to identify himself or herself ; or if there was a likelihood that he or she would not turn up at court ; or if there was a need to prevent the continuation or repetition of the offence ; or if the arrest was essential to protect the arrested person or other persons or property or to secure evidence by questioning or other means . |
| 2 | There were moments when Henry thought she would not turn up for the funeral , so magnificent was she about the whole thing , but as the date approached he noticed she was wearing more and more black jewellery , black scarves , capes , cloaks and jerseys , stockings , blouses and hats . |
| 3 | Christmas plumbing problems could leave you with double the normal bill , though most contractors said they would not turn out at any price . |
| 4 | More or less I think it went against the entries because the members just would n't turn up to the meetings . |
| 5 | The night patrol was meant to come and turn the lights off at a quarter to ten , but sometimes they would n't turn up until eleven or half eleven . |
| 6 | Worse still , on the day , how could I be sure , with so many actors around , that the bridesmaids would n't turn out to be actors in drag ? |
| 7 | Hopefully the evening would n't turn out to be the disaster she 'd envisaged . |