Example sentences of "but [pers pn] is [verb] [conj] this " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is accepted that some conception of a set of conditions for an effect is used , but it is denied that this is the conception of a causal circumstance . |
| 2 | In 1972 the number of houses used as second homes in Britain as a whole was estimated at 372000 , but it is believed that this number has declined in recent years due to the inflation in house prices since that date . |
| 3 | The archive is not open to the public at the moment as there is not enough funding for staff and technical equipment , but it is hoped that this will soon be overcome . |
| 4 | France does have legislation against age definitions in job advertisements , but it is understood that this is not enforced in any way . |
| 5 | Senior tutors may make offers on conditions differing from the norm to take account of an applicant 's special circumstances , but it is stressed that this should be an exceptional practice in case targets be overshot . |
| 6 | But it is known that this custom can have dire consequences both for the woman and her children . |