Example sentences of "but [art] [noun] [noun prp] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 And it was n't just because of what happened with Mortimer … that was part of it , but the way Guy made her feel , deep inside , must surely mean that any damage done by Mortimer Harrison had been transitory … must n't it ?
2 But the way Bridges plays him he 'd be the first sicko picked out of an identity parade .
3 But the way Bridges plays him he 'd be the first sicko picked out of an identity parade .
4 President Askar Akayev of Kirghizia condemned the " anti-constitutional coup " and Yeltsin 's decrees were repeatedly broadcast , but the Kirghiz CP expressed its support for the SCSE .
5 Other Orcs are completely puzzled by this , but the Savage Orcs maintain it is their undivided attention to the tried and tested Orc way of life and the veneration of their ancient gods .
6 An icy wind was blowing , but the moment Modi saw me he came and said , quite casually , as if referring to something he did n't need in the least : ‘ Look here , I 'll sell you my overcoat , it 's much too big for me and should fit you nicely . ’ ’
7 When I was a boy Barn Owls were very common here , but the pesticide DDT killed them off .
8 But every time Marky opens his mouth he blows it .
9 Personally I longed for human society and for exercise ( a good long tramp , for example ) , but no doubt Odilo had his reasons .
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