Example sentences of "can [not/n't] [verb] that [ex0] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is important because , in the early days of life when replicators first arose , we can not suppose that there were enzymes around to help them to replicate . |
| 2 | In such circumstances one can not assume that there is a single goal , such as profit maximization , that represents the interests of the firm . |
| 3 | Therefore , one can not claim that there was any potential for real dependence , although Leapor might easily have exchanged flattery for profit in the circumstances . |
| 4 | One can not deny that there are real threats to British broadcasting but , at the same time , it would be a mistake to label all threats as a ‘ crisis ’ . |
| 5 | Because it is both difficult and painful to maintain one 's stomach in a state of emptiness , we can not doubt that there are powerful psychic motivations for sustaining such an activity , which is not only abnormal , but directly contrary to both physiological and social pressures . |
| 6 | we can not accept that there can be a breach of the peace unless there has been an act done or threatened to be done which either actually harms a person , or in his presence his property , or is likely to cause such harm , or which puts someone in fear of such harm being done . |
| 7 | ‘ even in these days when affrays , riotous behaviour and other disturbances happen ill too frequently , we can not accept that there can be a breach of the peace unless there has been an act done or threatened to be done which either actually harms a person , or in his presence his property , or is likely to cause such harm , or which puts someone in fear of such harm being done . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ I can not guarantee that there will be no more coup attempts , ’ said the armed forces spokesman , Brigadier-General Oscar Florendo . |
| 9 | ‘ I can not guarantee that there will be no more coup attempts , ’ said the armed forces spokesman , Brigadier-General Oscar Florendo . |
| 10 | We can not say that there is a separate , solid , objective world which different creatures perceive in different ways . |
| 11 | Now although it is true that we need to consider contextual factors to explain what it is that creates a feeling of unity in stretches of language of more than one sentence , we can not say that there are no formal links between sentences in discourse . |
| 12 | Now , I can not say that there is any definition of what fauces terrce exactly are . |
| 13 | We remained on first-name terms , they became my patients , but I can not say that there was any particular relationship between us . ’ |