Example sentences of "when [not/n't] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 They were strong , healthy and cheerful ; and a match for any of their menfolk ; and always knitting when not at work .
2 When not at Forest Mere , her appetite was more than usually healthy .
3 When not on art , however , the talk is all of liver attacks ( pp.44 , 110 , 112 ) , flu ( pp.48 , 50 , 91 ) , winter chill ( p.62 ) , head cold ( p.70 ) , intestinal troubles ( pp.76–82 ) , embolism ( p.84 ) , eye problems ( pp.96 , 94 ) , sore throats ( p.106 ) , kidneys ( p.116 ) , and more .
4 The SPA , which elects a standing committee to represent it when not in session , also elects a President who is head of state and who holds executive power and governs in conjunction with a Central People 's Committee and an appointed Administrative Council ( Cabinet ) .
5 The SPA , which elects a standing committee to represent it when not in session , also elects the President , who in addition to being head of state holds executive power and governs in conjunction with a Central People 's Committee and an appointed State Administrative Council ( Cabinet ) .
6 When not in conflict with the parties ' agreement or with the CMI Rules , the Uniform Rules of Conduct for the Interchange of Trade Data by Teletransmission ( UNCID ) also govern the parties ' conduct .
7 Drop-leaf tables which could be placed against the wall when not in use developed during the pre-Commonwealth period , but the method of framed ‘ joined ’ construction necessitated the use of a securing pivot at the top and the bottom of the swing-out supporting leg .
8 The new chip goes on sale this year in two microcontrollers which will be capable of going into ‘ idle mode ’ when not in use .
9 Stannah Stairlifts can go easily round corners and fold up when not in use so others can use the stairs .
10 When not in use this play tray swings conveniently to one side .
11 The latter relax annoyingly when not in use and tend to slide out of place .
12 In addition you could benefit from a messaging system which turns your mobile phone into an answerphone when not in use .
13 Keep the camcorder in its case when not in use .
14 The first essential is to check the clearance in the actual loft space to ensure that the ladder will fold away correctly when not in use .
15 ‘ did use ( or keep ) ’ A person ‘ keeps ’ a vehicle if he causes it to be stationary on a road when not in use .
16 A rattlesnake 's fangs are neatly folded away when not in use but are swung forward for the strike .
17 Keeping braillers , typewriters and even magnifiers in their cases , or at least under covers when not in use , helps to maintain them in good condition , since dust and grime can cause damaged surfaces .
18 The teacher 's aid can help , however , by ensuring that equipment that is difficult for a child to handle is available when needed and properly stored when not in use .
19 To work with Oilbar you must first break the surface film , which will reform when not in use .
20 3D CRICKET and MORRANTS also provide a range of sightscreens , while SLR produce a wooden screen which reduces in height when not in use to help prevent wind damage .
21 I 've a sizeable and airy garden studio — but with much glass and unheated when not in use .
22 The windows were also provided with louvred shutters which could be removed and stored when not in use ; these shutters may have been in place at the time of capture .
23 Then stopper firmly and store in a cool dark place when not in use .
24 An organ , for example , should be locked and the power turned off when not in use .
25 Some households take them in when not in use , I know that , but we never did , ours stayed there all the time like a yellow and blue tree .
26 When not in use it is displayed in a glass-fronted cabinet , giving us the best of both worlds .
27 To protect your fingers , the wheel also features a built-in safety guard to push up when not in use .
28 In an effort to keep weight out of the eyes of the yacht , the stemhead roller may be unshipped when not in use and stowed away further aft .
29 When not in use they my be tidied away forward and secured to the shroud anchorages .
30 It was supposed to be closed when not in use , on a time-lock .
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