Example sentences of "but [modal v] [pron] [adv] [verb] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But could they ever secure a conviction on that basis against an heir to the throne ? |
| 2 | ‘ I 'm sorry to disturb you , but could you perhaps spare a little time to come and talk to the Chief Superintendent ? ’ |
| 3 | But would they even have the strength to dig counter-mines ? |
| 4 | But would you seriously expect the Government to subsidise that ? . |
| 5 | This helps agencies , but will it really aid the politicians ' cause ? |
| 6 | I know that he recently considered this matter at a meeting with the northern TECs , but will he further consider the plight of some regions where costs are slightly higher than in , say , the south-east ? |
| 7 | ‘ Yes , but will I ever play the violin again ? ’ |
| 8 | But can we altogether blame the children when from the moment they are born they are the focus of adoration ? |
| 9 | I think if the committee did that then we 'd be back to what five or six years ago , when a whole afternoon was spent on that and I would n't commend that to you , but can we perhaps have a word with the officers at a later stage , take it on board what both Graham and Anne have been saying , and obviously not trying to do that in a meeting like this but try to prepare for it a month before-hand . |
| 10 | But can I just make the point that we have been investing a great deal in British Rail , and the idea that er all over the piece we 're talking about non-modernized railways simply not true . |
| 11 | I know , but can I just have a burst of adverts ? |
| 12 | But can I now declare the debate closed ? |
| 13 | But can you fully understand the meaning of the following historical statements : |
| 14 | But can you really get a close , smooth shave without the risk of painful nicks or razor burn ? |