Example sentences of "[not/n't] lead to an [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As human civilization grows and develops , it does not lead to an increase in human happiness , as utilitarianism would lead us to expect . |
| 2 | 1972 No. 1139 ( L.14 ) ) includes a winding up petition even though such a petition does not lead to an order for payment of the sum in question . |
| 3 | With artist 's impressions and scores of posters aiding the hunt for the rapist , the 250 tip-offs did not lead to an arrest . |
| 4 | But they do not lead to an equation of institution with class . |
| 5 | Bad driving may or may not lead to an accident , depending on the chance conjunction of other factors and other people 's behaviour . |
| 6 | Monotype said yesterday it had received an approach ‘ which may or may not lead to an offer ’ from Mirror Group Newspapers . |
| 7 | There is no requirement to name the potential offeror , and the announcement may simply be that the talks may or may not lead to an offer being made . |
| 8 | ( c ) following an approach to the board of the target company , which may or may not lead to an offer , the primary responsibility lies with the board of the target , which must accordingly keep a close watch on its share price . |
| 9 | Readers should note that a warning announcement ( which may be an announcement that the target is having talks which may or may not lead to an offer ) or a temporary suspension of listing ( pending clarification of the position ) may be required . |
| 10 | Similarly , a recent reduction in the West German prison population has not led to an increase in major crime or made the streets less safe ( Feest , 1999 ) . |