Not-to-say Sentence Examples

The reading of the names is, however, extremely uncertain, not to say improbable, and the far-reaching inferences drawn from them carry no conviction.

That was not to say Fred had given up on amateur detecting.

Alex's voice began forceful and then lost purpose - as if he thought it wiser not to say what was on his mind.

In Iceland they lived active, not to say tumultuous, lives, and left fine literary records of their doings and achievements.

Jessi covered her mouth, willing him not to say anything stupid to her delicate cousin.

It would have been a bold, not to say a reckless, dreamer who dared predict that any future researches could restore to us the lost knowledge that had been forgotten for more than two millenniums. Yet the Victorian era was scarcely ushered in before the work of rehabilitation began, which was to lead to the most astounding discoveries and to an altogether unprecedented extension of historical knowledge.

The reaction from one extreme has, indeed, tended to lead to another, until not only the heroes, but the very gods themselves, are being traced to very human, not to say commonplace, origins.

The text of Hosea may be in a much worse condition, but a keen scrutiny discloses many an uncertainty, not to say impossibility, in the traditional form of Amos.

To say, for instance, that the area of a right-angled triangle is half the area of the rectangle contained by the two sides, is not to say what the area is, but what it is the half of.

And as these writings were attributed to Dionysius, the disciple of the apostles, the scholastic mysticism which they unfold was regarded as an apostolic, not to say a divine, science.

For a moment it seemed as if the author had definitely chosen the lot of a literary man, not to say of a literary hack.

Three months after the massacre of St Bartholomew had caused some additional restrictions to be placed upon her freedom of action, Shrewsbury writes to Burghley that "rather than continue this imprisonment she sticks not to say she will give her body, her son, and country for liberty"; nor did she ever show any excess of regard for any of the three.

Accordingly the Pensees have always been a favourite exploring ground, not to say a favourite field of battle, to persons who take an interest in their problems. Speaking generally, their tendency is towards the combating of scepticism by a deeper scepticism, or, as Pascal himself calls it, Pyrrhonism, which occasionally goes the length of denying the possibility of any natural theology.

Once more, there is somewhat more parallelism between the fragments of the Gospel according to the Hebrews and this Gospel than is the case with Luke, not to say Mark.

It was, in some degree, an imitation of Goethe's Hermann and Dorothea, and its plot, which was derived from Hawthorne's American Note-Books, is even simpler than that of the German poem, not to say much more touching.

This is not to say that he holds the Logos doctrine in exactly the same form as Philo.

To say this is not to say that the attitude of the Tory government towards the great issues of home politics was wholly, or even mainly, inspired by a far-sighted wisdom.

Speak to most accountants and they would say it is a battle of wits, not to say combative.

That's not to say some atheists don't have a very condescending attitude toward religious believers - indeed some d.. .

That is not to say that patients with postpolio dysphagia should not be evaluated or treated other than with reassurance.

On the first night they get exuberant, not to say blindingly drunk.

This is not to say that gadgetry properly understood and employed may not be a big help.

This is not to say that such studies should be avoided, a position often assumed by approval committees and other gatekeepers.

That's not to say we should go around hating ourselves or that we must never enjoy the goodness of God's creation.

The " Reception " seemed to me rather inchoate not to say disorderly.

Daniel Weir used to be a famous - not to say infamous - rock star.

Of course that is not to say that every detail of the use of a participating informer should be released.

Which is not to say that I don't have some nits to pick.

This is truly pathetic, not to say hypocritical.

That is not to say that we intend to do anything prejudicial to the interest of the Names remaining on Syndicate 37.

Most students would find all of this rather prosaic not to say archaic.

That is not to say the terrorists wo n't redouble their efforts.

This is not to say that the path to ecological sanity is to be found via education alone.

That's not to say that the film is not streetwise.

That is not to say you should bend the rules willy nilly - only do so for a good reason!

But at the same time many of the shortcomings of oology in this respect must be set down to the defective information and observation of its votaries, among whom some have been very lax, not to say incautious, in not ascertaining on due evidence the parentage of their specimens, and the author next to be named is open to this charge.

He naturally shared Harley's downfall; and, though the loss of his salary might seem a poor reward for his constant support of the Hanoverian claim, it was little more than his ambiguous, not to say trimming, position must have led him to expect.

With modern orchestral conditions the text seems positively to demand an unecclesiastical, not to say sensational, style, and probably the only instrumental Requiem Masses which can be said to be great church music are the sublime unfinished work of Mozart (the antecedents of which would be a very interesting subject) and the two beautiful works by Cherubini.

Portugal still lacks a collection equivalent to Rivadeneyra's Biblioteca de autores espanoles, contenting itself with the Parnasso lusitano (6 vols., 1826) and a Corpus illustrium poetarum lusitanorum qui latine scripserunt (1745-1748), and though much has been accomplished to make the classics more available, even yet no correct, not to say critical, texts of many notable writers exist.

This is not to say that if another Pearl Harbor or another 9/11 occurred, people in any country wouldn't rise to the occasion and make great sacrifices if needed.

This is not to say that businesses are so materialistic they will favor a war to get a government contract.

That 's not to say that they will never resurface in some form or another.

This is not to say that ' Clone ' is re-treading old ground - not at all !

That 's not to say that the film is not streetwise.

Which is not to say that only stressed-out workers need attention.

That is not to say he is n't a true-blue Aussie.

This is not to say that this Christian tradition is invariably uninterested in public affairs.

That is not to say you should bend the rules willy nilly - only do so for a good reason !

This is not to say you should neglect your crying baby in fear of becoming an overprotecting parent.

This is not to say that parents with baby cams will have their eyes riveted to the display every second, but the chances of a parent foreseeing dangerous occurrences are notably higher with a camera feature.

This is not to say that you'll have to sniff all the fruit on the shelf, but one or two should be indicators enough for you to make an informed decision about freshness.

This is not to say that commercial breeders do not care for their bird's health, well being etc, it just may result in a bird that may be difficult to bond with.

This is not to say that pieces younger than that are not valuable.

That's not to say that those who still have disposable income won't buy frivolities, but the majority of consumers don't fall into that category.

That's not to say your local sporting goods store don't offer wholesale pricing; they may if you decide to purchase a minimum number of items.

That's not to say that they won't break when you sit or step on them, but shards won't fly into your eyes if you get hit or fall while wearing them.

Cats each have their own special personality, so while many traits are common in most felines, that is not to say that your cat will conform!

This is not to say that the initial stages of your cat's lifestyle change will be easy, but the positives will soon outweigh the negatives.

This is not to say that you should allow a collector to harass you, and this situation can unfortunately arise if a collector is too exuberant with his or her job.

This is not to say that they don't have a value.

Now, that is not to say that you CAN'T use these colors in a more casual living room, but you will have to pay special attention to keeping the atmosphere of the room the way you want it when you're using colors like these.

That's not to say that beaded curtains are merely decorative; they can help to define spaces, especially in smaller apartments and homes.

That's not to say that the most beautiful woman on the site won't contact you -- but if she's half naked and sending you a generic email with a link to an escort service, be wary.

Try not to say anything negative about a particular person or a family member because it really won't serve any helpful purpose; the odds are good that your spouse knows exactly how you feel.

This is not to say that there are no obese vegetarians, but the sheer amount of saturated fat in meat means that you are increasing your chances of obesity, even if your diet is otherwise healthy.

Guests should be advised not to say the words "wedding" or "bride." Every time these words are uttered, the person who spoke them has to take an item out of the bowl.

Instruct them not to say the word "wedding" or the groom's name.

That's not to say a girl is limited to these choices.

But this is not to say that decorating a cake is only for the experts.

That's not to say that being a faux Michael Jackson is easy.

That's not to say that they can't be mixed and matched.

That's not to say that electric guitar doesn't require skill or practice, but it is easier for a beginner to pick up and knock out something resembling a song much faster than on an acoustic.

However, that's not to say that tablature doesn't have its advantages.

Although there are probably more avenues to exposure to free guitar tablature, that is not to say that there is no guitar sheet music available online.

That's not to say that the suit shouldn't be formal and polished, but style can be defined by other traits, as well.

That's not to say that you won't find one or several treasures, but if you go in knowing that chances are good you'll come away empty-handed, you'll feel less frustrated should that happen.

That's not to say that amazing vintage finds or reproductions aren't available, but it can take more effort to find something that which really suits your figure.

That's not to say that they aren't available somewhere, but it can be tricky tracking down such a specific item in a larger size at, for example, a department store or lingerie store.

This is not to say that off-the-rack coats are not flattering or fashionable, but there is a certain fusion of classic inspiration and modern updating that gives couture garments a very fresh, covetable feel.

That's not to say that everyone fits into this age range.

That's not to say that everyone should walk around sporting the fly look, but if you're having a hard time choosing between two flattering frames, choose the one that blocks the most sun.

That's not to say they're old-fashioned, out-of-date, or just look boring.

That's not to say that they're all barely there frames made of thin wire, with just the faintest evidence that you're even wearing glasses at all.

However, that's not to say that the Wii is completely problem-free.

This is not to say that the first levels are like slow-pitch softball compared to the major league heat of later levels.

That's not to say the game is bad, because it isn't.

That's not to say that there isn't a great deal of in-depth and involving console games out there as well of course.

That's not to say that you will be without MySims Racing cheat codes altogether.

That's not to say that there aren't any Indy games for you to enjoy, however.

That's not to say it can't be done, just be prepared to race the same track over and over.

That's not to say that this is a bad game.

This is not to say that playing video games on a mobile phone isn't a fun experience -- it is -- but let's stick with the dedicated machines for now.

This is not to say that the Nintendo DS is just for kids, because games like Brain Age, Mario Kart DS, and Trauma Center can appeal to gamers of all ages!

That's not to say that its a bad story -- in fact, it works quite well here, and there are a few nice plot twists.

Now, that's not to say you should never drink wine over $50…there are some wines over this price that are stunningly delicious; however you don't need to spend this much to get a good wine every time.

This is not to say that wine is a healthy drink; however, research certainly is starting to show that the properties of wine can have positive effects on the health of the body.

It's not to say that one particular handset is better than another, per se, but they can be based on very different technologies and operate on very different frequencies.

That's not to say that the iPhone is immune to security problems!

That's not to say that the phone cannot be used elsewhere in the world or with another cell phone provider, however.

However, that's not to say that no upgrade is coming.

That's not to say you should neglect interior colors.

That's not to say you can't use color in your choices for feng shui design, just be aware you'll need a sculpture, painting or object of the actual element in order to activate it.

This is not to say that showering will be out of the question.

That's not to say it's the easiest look to achieve, but once you get the hang of it, it's not so tough.

That's not to say you won't find jobs with the police department, but they will probably require more extensive qualifications.

Currently, the line does not contain swimwear, but that's not to say that in the future Avril won't add some pieces to her spring and summer collections!

That is not to say we won't explore men's swimsuits again in the future.

That is not to say that microkinis are exorbitantly expensive, but everyone loves getting a good deal, and having a few extra dollars in your pocket is sure to make you feel good.

That's not to say you won't find slingshots on the beach, but because they are so revealing, these suits are usually reserved for wear at private beaches.

That's not to say that you can't get a bikini or one-piece that offers some support, but if you need a lot of it, this may not be the look for you.

That's not to say that you have to have what most of the media might consider a "perfect" body.

That's not to say the body doesn't need fat soluble vitamins - it does.

That is not to say you can't wear what is in fashion.

This is not to say that you can't show off your curves!

It has a minimum of construction, which is not to say it won't be fitted.

That's not to say other styles can't be found, though.

These shops usually have costumes for both adults and children, and the children's costumes tend to be more affordable than the adult ones, which is not to say that they are inexpensive.

That's not to say that everyone on an adult site is looking for a one-night stand.

That's not to say that adult chats don't happen on these sites - they definitely do, but that's not the main purpose of the IM's.

That is not to say that a friendship can't develop into something romantic, but that is usually much later down the road.

This is not to say that if you do the above with your wife, everything will work out perfectly.

That's not to say these games shouldn't be popular - especially when they are featuring the characters from animé that people love.

That's not to say that you can't use the Internet to connect with people - it's just possible that you'd have better luck becoming active in a web group of something you're interested in - some hobby, or political cause, or charity.

That's not to say that all "free" Christian dating sites are scams.

That's not to say that ending the bad relationship is going to be easy.

This is not to say that it is impossible to find a hand carved ring.

That's not to say that cool toned girls should never wear it, but they usually look best in white gold, platinum, and silver.

That's not to say that Virgos don't have any redeeming love qualities, because they do…and plenty!

That's not to say that she's boring, but she's not usually the type of woman who is comfortable wearing a revealing dress and stiletto heels.

This is not to say that they don't occasionally listen to those "gut" feelings, but these intuitive emotions don't usually run their lives.

That's not to say that Pisces doesn't feel things just as deeply as Scorpio; it's just that he prefers to keep his thoughts and feelings to himself.

That's not to say Virgo is dull, just often reserved, especially when you first meet him.

That's not to say he can't, just that he won't.

That's not to say that Scorpio doesn't have those emotions when he's out in public with you.

That's not to say these men aren't ambitious; they simply haven't figured out what they want to be when they emerge from their dream world.

That's not to say you can't find these things at girls' camps. . .just that they are quite common at boys' camps particularly where a partnering girls' camp offers "girl only" activities like horsemanship.

Even if your home does not depreciate, that is not to say the money you invested in the home would not have grown larger and faster had it been invested wisely somewhere else.

That's not to say these shoes are as good as, say, walking shoes, but as far as heels and fashion go, these are a good bet.

That's not to say these shoes are boring at all!

That's not to say you have to run around in stilettos all day, but try not to go with too chunky of a boot unless it will be covered by pants.

While you usually need to try the shoe on before calling it a sale, that's not to say you can't still shop online.

That's not to say that Capricorns aren't colorful.

That's not to say that fine-line tribal work doesn't have visual impact.

That's not to say that what goes on in the bedroom won't be better after you and your significant other take on the challenges of tantric yoga together.

That's not to say we can discount the Chinese military.

That is not to say you should list everything you need from a career in the objective.

That's not to say that words like "them" can't be used, but used sparingly.

That's not to say that each phrase only has to have three or four words; any musician will tell you that dividing the beats into halves or quarters is easy enough and is in fact even more stimulating to the ear.

Although it allows more fat consumption than some diets, that's not to say that quantities are unlimited.

Quite. Although it allows more fat consumption than some diets, that's not to say that quantities are unlimited.

That is not to say that green tea is a panacea.

This is not to say that you should eliminate fats.

Of course, this is not to say you should not eat protein.

This is not to say that it is a bad thing to work those muscles.

This is not to say that the company can't have a separate section for purchases, but all of those products should be clearly marked as supplements.

This is certainly not to say that a discount dental plan is not a good idea - to the contrary, it can be a great idea for people who cannot obtain dental insurance.

That's not to say that it works well for everyone.

That's not to say that stockings never break loose.

That's not to say that the bigger companies don't listen to their buyers, but with the smaller corporations, there's a shorter chain to climb to get your voice heard.

That's not to say that you can't get exactly what you want at another outlet, but you're more likely to find exactly what you need on the first go if you start with someone who understands the need.

That is not to say that many of the nightgowns offered aren't sexy…just more demure.

That's not to say she is someone deserving of great attention.

That's not to say The Scene Aesthetic is nothing special, though.

Of course, this is not to say that you cannot serve alcohol at a beach party.

That's not to say that it's easy to get on the show and compete, but figuring out how to apply is the first simple step.

That's not to say the colors aren't stunning in their own rights.

That's not to say that other markets are not worth advertising for.

However, that's not to say that people don't cheat in Farm Town.

That's not to say these are bad designs; they say what they need to say.

It didn't seem fair not to say he was in there.

Carmen's first instinct was not to say anything, but too much had been said already and Alex deserved some defense.

Except such as are of coral formation, the Antilles are hilly, not to say mountainous, their summits rising in places to an elevation of 8000 ft., and nearly all, prior to their occupation by Europeans, were covered with luxuriant forest, which, assisting in the collection and condensation of the clouds brought by the trade winds, ensured its own vitality by precipitating frequent and long-continued rains; upon the fertile soil.

He renewed former acquaintance, however, with the " poet " Mallet, and through him gained access to Lady Hervey's circle, where a congenial admiration, not to say affectation, of French manners and literature made him a welcome guest.

There was, indeed, a danger lest the rivalries in the assembly might render it exceedingly difficult, not to say impossible, to obtain such unanimity.

The XVIIItlz-XXth Dynasties.The obvious, not to say superficial, character of this age has rendered it one of the most popular in Egyptian art.

This is not to say that he was a man of narrow sympathies.

Gibbon has criticized it with the utmost frankness, not to say severity; but, after every abatement, it is unquestionably a surprising effort for a mind so young, and contains many thoughts which would not have disgraced a thinker or a scholar of much maturer age.