Example sentences of "was not one for " in BNC.

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1 If the result was not one for Graham Turner to celebrate on the third anniversary of his takeover at Wolves , the manner of their performance should certainly cheer him on his 42nd birthday today .
2 The opposition leaders he met agreed that the question of reunification of Germany was not one for the German people alone , but was the rightful concern of their European neighbours .
3 He gained a reputation as the Buster Keaton of the cricket world , a man who rarely seemed to have any expression on his face and who was not one for the excited cavortings that greet the fall of a wicket ; yet behind the mask a good deal of thought was given to his bowling , and he was liked and respected by his fellow players .
4 He was not one for burning his boats .
5 Bill was not one for lengthy explanations .
6 He was not one for the romantic niceties , was Reg .
7 Jonadab confirmed that the shepherd was not one for strong drink and was beginning to think that George had possibly made a good choice , when the old farmer and his wife came back along the line .
8 She was not one for showing off , she just liked to do the washing up and be there and look after everybody .
9 Vanessa was not one for crying .
10 The order was not one for the recovery or preservation of trust property but called for information and for copies of the defendants ' documents which , so far as compliance might incriminate them , the defendants were entitled to disregard .
11 She was not one for planning or manoeuvring but confidential reports are kept on Salvation Army officers throughout their careers .
12 He was not one for admiring the sunset .
13 My mother was n't one for silences .
14 But he was n't one for being matey , or even civil .
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