Example sentences of "but [vb mod] [adv] [verb] [pron] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Does he agree that a meeting with the convention may not be enough to save his seat but may just save his face ? |
| 2 | Quorum , the other Mac-on-Unix pioneer , maintains that market research indicates that users are not interested in having a second platform on their machines which is what Apple is essentially proposing to do but would rather have their Mac apps available under Motif as Quorum 's products offer . |
| 3 | I am not like the odious Du Camp , who would proudly claim many years of friendship with Gustave , but would always deny him genius . |
| 4 | This would enable us to work Skipper without him sweating up , but would still give him protection on his back and loins . |
| 5 | Mr Geoff Nichol , Darlington chief executive , had been asked to help with a project looking at community care but would still hold his position with the district , said Mr Smith . |
| 6 | It is a veritable enigma , and the answer to it would probably not put more fish into my net , but would greatly satisfy my curiosity . |
| 7 | This strategy will not only secure the affection of my president and my client but will also advance my career . |
| 8 | She will probably welcome your offer of help with such matters as the registration of the death , notifying distant friends , putting an announcement of death in local or national newspapers if she wants this , and dealing with kindly enquiries from neighbours in a tactful way , so that they understand that she may not be feeling like having too many callers at first but will greatly appreciate their help and sympathy in a few days ' ( or weeks , ) time ; and making arrangements for the funeral and any family gathering that is to take place afterwards . |
| 9 | The oilbird not only hears each pulse as a distinct sound , but can also interpret its echo . |
| 10 | He 's lived with her for six years but can only describe her job vaguely , as ‘ something in administration ’ . |