Example sentences of "but [noun prp] [vb past] it [adj] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Braun Independent heated up very quickly , but Sarah found it tricky to use the tong without the ends of her hair having a kink . |
| 2 | After the Great War Sir Henry , an estate agent and former Mayor of Fulham , used his influence to get his club elected to the enlarged First Division , but Arsenal found it hard going , their best season being 1920–21 when they finished ninth . |
| 3 | Dominic 's demeanour was unchanged , but Meryl found it hard to avoid treating him coolly . |
| 4 | Sister read from the Kardex the details of the patients , but Juliet found it hard to concentrate ; her mind was on her visit to Mrs Maybury . |
| 5 | The kitten was soon curled up , snoring contentedly , but Robbie found it impossible to sleep . |
| 6 | But Eric found it difficult to work . |
| 7 | Russell smiled again but Dexter found it impossible to decide whether it was a smile of contemplation , charm or mendacity — or all three . |