Sentence examples for for not from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

for no

for avoiding

for borne

for n t

for avoided

"for not" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to express regret that something has not happened, or to express criticism of someone for not doing something. Example: "I'm disappointed in you for not doing your best."

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Sorry for not cheering.

The New York Times

For not dissolving into it".

The New York Times - Books

Thank you for not smoking".

The New York Times

Thank you for not asking.

The New York Times

That stands for not applicable.

The New York Times - Books

Cardinal George apologised for not acting sooner.

The Economist

You get punished for not doing it".

The Economist

I felt very free for not knowing.

Independent

"Stupid for not reading the directions".

The New York Times

Is it Watson for not adapting?

Independent

That would be Arabic, for "not permitted".

The New York Times

More suggestions(15)

for excluded

for omitted

for prohibited

for thanks

by failing

without being

for lacked

for lacks

for ceases

of failing

for neglected

for prevented

for failure

for excluding

for stopped

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