Example sentences of "and [adj] but [pron] [verb] [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 At the East 15 Drama School I have taken audition technique sessions , which was all fine and large but I encouraged them to write their own material as well as having stock pieces to do .
2 However thirty-six hours before she died she telephoned for some of us to visit ; she knew we had all been worried and concerned but she had it all under control .
3 Now , I was dirty and unshaven but he recognised me .
4 It was smooth and round but he carried it like a sack .
5 The children found the hut door opened easily enough and cautiously they ventured in , the place smelt musty and stale but it fascinated them .
6 Her parts often require her to be prim and snooty but she says she is nothing like that in reality .
7 Kim was caring and sensitive but she admitted she did n't know her daughter could drink so much .
8 They are both fit and active but I find it very difficult to keep their weight up .
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