Example sentences of "[verb] not [adv] sit " in BNC.
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1 | They did not immediately sit down , but leaned on the low parapet and gazed out over the river and the mountains , she with her head inclined towards his , he with a hand resting on her shoulder . |
2 | The less attractive males , however , do not just sit on the sidelines . |
3 | But as to advice — well , do n't just sit around waiting for the telephone to ring . |
4 | If , when you arrive at the interview you find you are early or there is a delay , do n't just sit around allowing tension to build up inside you . |
5 | Feedback Your Letters To The Editor Do n't just sit there bottling up your emotions . |
6 | ‘ This is the first one that says , ‘ Do n't just sit there ’ . ’ |
7 | If you 've got a story that will interest other readers , do n't just sit there , get scribbling ! |
8 | ‘ Do n't just sit there looking like that . ’ |
9 | ‘ I do n't just sit back . |
10 | ‘ Well , do n't just sit there , you fool , ’ his friend replied . |
11 | Do n't just sit there and ooze the thought at me . |
12 | Do n't just sit there and worry alone — if you 've got a problem and feel you need some help , write to Sue Frost |
13 | Go on , do n't just sit there , tell me , ’ she demanded , in a manner that later she condemned as shrewish . |
14 | Do n't just sit there and worry alone — if you 've got a problem and you feel you need some help , write to Sue Frost |
15 | Do n't just sit there and worry on your own — if you 've got a problem and feel you need some help , write to Sue Frost |
16 | Pete Goss took a group up to the foredeck to demonstrate a spinnaker hoist , four were dispatched to the leeward rail to induce some heel and to those in the cockpit Nick commanded : ‘ Well , do n't just sit there , get tying knots . ’ |
17 | Do n't just sit there , sulkin' . ’ |
18 | So , do n't just sit back , put pen to paper ( or finger to key ) and send your questions to any member of the editorial team . |
19 | Reply guaranteed , if poss a photo , but not essential- Well , do n't just sit there — get scribbling ! |
20 | I do n't normally sit there . |
21 | Yeah I , one of the , yeah yeah , I to started off doing a little bit like that but you find things do n't actually sit in categories very well that 's becomes one of the problems . |
22 | Well you see , hardly anybody ever sa they do n't really sit in this area , all they do is er , I mean , they only sit |
23 | One way or another , you place your order , but the wise gardener does not just sit and wait for it to come . |