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The phrase "not to speak" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used in two main ways: 1. As an infinitive phrase, meaning "to not speak" or "to refrain from speaking." This can be used to express a negative command or instruction. Example: "I told her not to speak during the meeting." 2. As a subject or object complement, meaning "unable or unwilling to speak." This can be used to describe a person's condition or state. Example: "The trauma she experienced left her unable to speak for days."
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I prefer not to speak.
Some people chose not to speak.
not to speak to but to watch.
To speak or not to speak.
They appeared not to speak English.
I am determined not to speak first.
"I commanded you not to speak English!
"We were taught not to speak 'broken English'," she says.
People are very careful not to speak his name".
But he chose not to speak publicly about it.
Not to speak of headlines, which are often cryptic.
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