Example sentences of "the [noun pl] but [pron] [verb] [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ It might not be popular with the fans but we 've got to do that to keep our noses in front . |
| 2 | Da Silva said he had tried to reason with the fans but they had drawn guns . |
| 3 | Erm I 've also received information on conference accommodation and on the billboards but I 've billed those as separate items so that you do n't listen to me half off all evening . |
| 4 | There is also uncertainty surrounding the role of David Murray , the Rangers football club chairman , who has acted as a middle man in the negotiations but who has denied he has any financial interest in the takeover . |
| 5 | She 's been very happy with the children but I 've wondered once or twice if they were n't rather a strain on her . ’ |