Example sentences of "[noun] but they [verb] [pers pn] [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Pedrosa was convinced that this average track runner could be transformed into a top marathoner. he eventually persuaded the authorities to allow her to run the 1982 European Championships marathon in Athens but they insisted she must run the 3000m as well . |
| 2 | * So I 've been a bad boy at times but they reckon I ca n't walk out on a job if I 'm in the Jungle and Matt 's temperamental which means he does n't normally work unless they give him a hamper full of white powder but he seems to have kicked it and there are n't too many dealers swinging through the trees like Tarzan out here . |
| 3 | Detetives still have n't been able to build up a description of the attacker but they believe he may have worked with horses in the past . |
| 4 | When st when staff ca n't all receive that information at the same time but they y'know they can read but they need the information but that ca n't all receive it simultaneously they as many staff many staff , one more and the last one is one you like computer stuff like that where you 've got a lot of detailed information you know that you want detailed information |
| 5 | The couple are determined to do what they can for their young guest but they admit it could be difficult . |