Example sentences of "[not/n't] let [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With spring in the air , why not let some flower power go to your head . |
| 2 | By shutting this door to exclude fear , even if you have to do it a million times , you are making the statement that you decide not to let that thought feed on your life 's energy . |
| 3 | If you feel you have a gift for humour and have decided to combine it with crime , which is an excellent thing to do if you have the skill , then be careful not to let that humour run away with you . |
| 4 | He was making no effort to help her with this , but she was determined not to let that cold , impassive expression on his face browbeat her to the safety of her bedroom . |
| 5 | Trying not to let that bleak , destructive stare unnerve her , Luce sipped her coffee and waited . |
| 6 | Determined not to let that happen again , forces shared intelligence and rescources . |
| 7 | I tried not to let this interfere with les très riches heures de James Kirkup , but the wretchedness and misery were overwhelming . |
| 8 | It is important not to let this develop into the second stage , which is a deep sore , more painful and more difficult to treat . |
| 9 | Somewhere deep in Robbie 's rapidly fading consciousness a little warning voice admonished her not to let this happen , that it would only lead to heartache . |
| 10 | The only thing which was missing was the recognised transport qualification , a Certificate of Professional Competence , so , determined not to let this official piece of paper prevent her from doing the job she undertook a study course and was soon legally qualified to run the fleet . |
| 11 | Be careful lads not to let this one slip away ! |
| 12 | He told me that there are good people about and not to let this incident cloud my vision . |
| 13 | Afterwards , he instructed the mystified staff nurse not to let any more visitors , under any circumstances , come to see him . |
| 14 | Discs bands The Stuffies and Fine Young Cannibals , both of whom Andy loves , but they 're trying not to let any more ‘ must-signs ’ slip by . |
| 15 | I was now doubly careful not to let any more brother/sister matings take place , and when the female had attained a mighty 2.5″ I cautiously introduced her to the big male . |
| 16 | Then let the solution cool down , being careful not to let any dust drop in . |
| 17 | But he also warns her not to let these spiritual conversations degenerate into gossip — an obvious danger and one which could ruin the religious life . |
| 18 | It is often quite appropriate to act on particular impulses but it is against nature to let these have their head against the opposition of the higher principles , or not to let these higher impulses remain upon the lookout for trouble . |
| 19 | It is important not to let these experiences get you down . |
| 20 | The shortlisting problem can be countered by not letting those doing the shortlisting have access to the names , ages , and gender of the candidates , and this process should be adopted . |
| 21 | But he is not letting any secrets slip before the big day . |
| 22 | ‘ She even took this awful villa , it was offered , it was available ; and when I saw that she was firm about not letting any of her friends come out to stay with her , I decided to stay myself . |
| 23 | ‘ We are not letting this drop just because the poll tax is finished . ’ |
| 24 | His tone was mild , but , having heard of his reputation , I did not let that deceive me . |
| 25 | It embarrassed her to remember the way Maurin had attracted her but she must not let that embarrassment colour the way she acted now . |
| 26 | His decision to sacrifice the newspaper to MacQuillan rather than sacrifice the estate to the newspaper had not met with universal approval , but he did not let that trouble him . |
| 27 | Adam had warned her that one stretch near to the coast had a dubious reputation for flooding , but she did not let that worry her . |
| 28 | He had always been the gentleman with her , and if , at times , he had regretted what he would ultimately do to her , because he had begun to care for her more than his plan demanded , he could not let that deter him . |
| 29 | Repeal of the 1908 Act will not jeopardise safety — we would not let that happen . |
| 30 | Admittedly she had not envisaged opposition , but she must not let that discourage her . |