Example sentences of "own way but " in BNC.

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1 I 've been lucky enough to play with several international captains — Colin Deans , Gary Callander , Finlay Calder and David Sole — and they have all been splendid leaders , different in their own ways but earning the respect of their colleagues .
2 And the sailor said , ’ Have it your own way but if we do n't we 'll never have kids . ’
3 ‘ He gave me much time and attention but did not allow me to waste a minute ; he left me fully free to express my feelings and thoughts but did not hesitate to present his own ; he offered me space to deliberate about choices and to make decisions but did not withhold his opinion that some choices and decisions were better than others ; he let me find my own way but did not hide the map that showed the right direction .
4 The military did not always get its own way but it was in a strong position .
5 ‘ I intend doing it my own way but I wo n't be rocking the boat .
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