not about to
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Yet Carrick was not about to hog the limelight as he attended a family event alongside, among others, close friend Chris Hood.
From BBC
Gordon had just won his side a penalty against Qarabag in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League play-off tie, and he was not about to hand the ball over after Kieran Trippier felt Nick Woltemade should get a chance to take the spot-kick.
From BBC
I’ve never seen Camille this serious, and I’m not about to argue.
From Literature
I’m not about to give my friends more juicy tidbits to pick apart in private messages.
From Literature
“I’m not going to get far with this bum shoulder. And I’m not about to let you get back in the water. We need to stick together. I’ll let her know you’re safe. Let’s get up on the road.”
From Literature
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