Example sentences of "not bring [adv prt] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ No stock-taking ’ policies are adopted partly because of staffing shortages , but also on the premise that stock-taking is a waste of time because it does not bring back the missing books , and any item which is really important will be requested on reservation ( though a central reservation system , if employed , may mean that missing titles go unnoticed ) . |
| 2 | As James says , anger that is left unresolved ‘ does not bring about the righteous life that God desires ’ ( Jas. 1:20 ) . |
| 3 | Nevertheless , it was a defiant stand which was to be admired even if the final outcome did not bring about the desired result . |
| 4 | The danger , clearly , is that a tight budget will not bring about the desired response from the financial markets , and business will get the worst of both worlds — continued high interest rates and no help from the budget . |
| 5 | ‘ Giles , Giles , ’ cried Liz , ‘ do n't shout so , it 's nearly the New Year , we ca n't bring in the New Year howling like wolves . ’ |
| 6 | They would n't bring in the heavy mob for me , I 'm not important enough . |