Example sentences of "be put off [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He wo n't be put off with a surface answer , but he wants to know the far end of everything ’ |
| 2 | The friends of David Cunningham , such as Colonel Blackadder , had to be put off with a clear refusal , and a request to persuade Cunningham to withdraw , while at the same time every effort had to be made to engage all those gentlemen who had not committed themselves to a candidate to rally to Kirkton . |
| 3 | because validity of the section fourteen is the question for ultimate trial , we 're not seeking interim relief against that , we have n't done that my Lord that in our submission is the highest and the best that they could achieve erm properly erm which was to avoid a stay on a reference and they could then continue with the proceedings rather than be put off for a , a very , you know what maybe a year and a half , er if the court dealt with it in the normal way , or perhaps even a little bit longer , erm , but to actually go to further than that and to deny the defendant the right to put up a , a proper E E C defence , my Lord in my submission would be erm without the jurisdiction of the court . |
| 4 | In this country , delivery-ward routines vary from hospital to hospital but there 's no reason for separating mothers and their healthy babies so soon after the birth — measuring and weighing could easily be put off for an hour or two . |
| 5 | I do not believe that they would be put off by a hostile bid not being ‘ good-form ’ . ’ |
| 6 | I had arrived for my first meeting with the North Downs Steam Railway which is managed by a friendly group of enthusiasts who are not prepared to be put off by a drop of rain , even if it was one of the heaviest storms of the summer . |
| 7 | If you 're thinking about improving your lifestyle , do n't be put off by a well-meaning person who may try to get you to change your mind — especially on or around the 19th . |
| 8 | So do n't be put off by a sign that says no money refunded . |
| 9 | A woman is more likely to be put off by a polished performer , if that is all he has to offer . |
| 10 | Others may be put off by the complicated forms . |
| 11 | Nor does Pearce believe up-and-coming managers should be put off by the apparent decline in moral standards of business . |
| 12 | The concept of indirect discrimination was , according to the councils , at first unfamiliar to police , who also saw no reason why black candidates might be put off by the former question three — which asked the country of origin of spouse or lover 's parents . |
| 13 | Do n't be put off by the fact that you ca n't rock and roll — nor can I — full tuition at beginner standard is included . |
| 14 | Moreover , educated young Catholics were likely to be put off by the party 's style of opposition , which could often appear even more obsessed with sectarian symbolism than the Unionists were . |
| 15 | Do n't be put off by the thought that this is no job for the novice — not everything in surveys is a matter of technical knowledge . |
| 16 | Girobank also makes loans , with the attraction for people who might be put off by the image of conventional banks that the transaction is entirely postal . |
| 17 | Manville refused to be put off by the objections . |
| 18 | I have heard it suggested that there is some danger that prospective buyers might be put off by the idea that their units have been used in this way . |
| 19 | That way if you 're really keen you can learn something worthwhile — and if you 're just messing about you 'll be put off by the price . |
| 20 | Cavers should n't be put off by the recent radiation scare , according to the National Caving Association . |
| 21 | Again do n't be put off by the appearance of the test piece , washing is the answer . |
| 22 | Readers interested in social policy should not be put off by the disciplinary context of geography : in many respects present-day geography is the next-door neighbour of social policy studies . |
| 23 | Visitors should not be put off by the modern appearance of this roof , nor by the notice on the gate to the abbey field which indicates a slight trek back along the lane to Abbey Farm to pick up the key to view St Leonard 's Church , Kirkstead . |
| 24 | But do n't be put off by the remains of a crashed enemy aircraft which paid a visit during World War Two . |
| 25 | Unfortunately it is very likely that among the men and women best qualified by talent , temperament and experience to become MPs many would be put off by the conditions imposed by the STV on the winning and the retention of a seat . |
| 26 | Do n't be put off by the bewildering choice of reading . |
| 27 | When you look inside try not to be put off by the decor — if it 's hideous , you can always redecorate . |
| 28 | • Do n't be put off by the fact that you have to control the purse strings — it is n't too difficult and leaflets are available from the Inland Revenue and the DSS . |
| 29 | Do n't be put off by the two sets of coordinates . |
| 30 | So please do n't be put off by the title , it says Help the Aged , I ai n't going in there ! |