Sentence examples for not be ripe from inspiring English sources

But conditions may not be ripe for development of a shale gas industry.

Some Brothers counsel patience, arguing that conditions may not be ripe for imposing rigid religious rules.

"Our victories are only delays…" The apricots on the floor of her bedroom will not be ripe forever.

That local cherries would not be ripe for another month or two — typically in late June — attests to the popularity of Vicky Zeph's latticed handiwork.

As Captain Smith said about the virginiana, "If it not be ripe, it will draw a man's mouth awrie with much torment".

Mr. McEntee said his union would push for Canadian-style universal health coverage but acknowledged that the nation might not be ripe for such an idea.

The war in Iraq has increased political instability, the study said, and it predicted that the political and legal environment would not be ripe for outside investment until 2005.

As I turned the corner, it suddenly struck me that my burden would not be ripe for another week, while instant gratification was waiting right there in the still life on the sidewalk.