Example sentences of "[that] [adj] but " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is thought that similar but even larger black holes , with masses of about a hundred million times the mass of the sun , occur at the centers of quasars . |
| 2 | It confirms my theory that low-powered but aerodynamically-sound aircraft are generally far nicer to fly than those high-powered bricks whose great drag is masked by a big engine . |
| 3 | As usual , he was at his desk before she arrived at the office , and , as always , she felt that brief but undeniable shock of pleasure at seeing him . |
| 4 | All too often though , the critical enthusiasm is immense , while the actual critical judgement disappoints , and we are left with the feeling that good but minor work is being overpraised for polemical reasons . |
| 5 | I could have mentioned cogito ergo sum , only I detest that shallow but influential maxim , now I 'm glad to say discarded . ’ |
| 6 | On any view of causes , a great deal in the life of each of us is completely out of our power , and our freedom must consist in the way we handle that small but crucial area which does actually come before us for choice . |
| 7 | Often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child 's intended meaning or elaborated so that new but related information is added . |
| 8 | Summing up the Japanese impact on Korea , it may be said that efficient but harsh administration was provided ; economic progress was promoted yet in a distorted way , designed to benefit the colonial master . |
| 9 | ‘ Others , including myself , believe that non-punitive but truly compensatory damages awarded by the courts of the United Kingdom are preferable to the exorbitance of emotionally-driven jury awards , ’ he said . |