Example sentences of "[noun] but whether [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | From the problems identified it would appear that we should be asking not whether the family can provide more care in the future but whether it will be even able to maintain its current level of provision . |
| 2 | The questions involved did not relate to the guilt or innocence of the defendants but whether they had been wrongfully deprived of material which should have been available to them in preparing for the trial and for use at the trial if relevant . |
| 3 | Mr Jones said : ‘ He did make reference to the letter in the speech that he made and he did make positive noises but whether they will translate into positive actions we 'll have to wait and see . ’ |
| 4 | Well it er it will be wood but whether it 's covered over whether it 's wood grain or whether it 's white or I do n't know . |
| 5 | having problems today cos she 's got the two girls there from school and they 're supposed to go to the school , the doctor , for an examination but whether she realized that I do n't know . |
| 6 | They 're both at All Saints at present but whether she goes back or not is |
| 7 | The question was not whether the judge had made a wrong decision but whether he had inquired into and decided a matter which he had no right to consider . |
| 8 | So far , everything has been fine with Brian but whether it will keep like this forever , I do n't know . ’ |
| 9 | Consequently the question asked is not whether antitrust decisions lead to the greatest economic efficiency but whether it can be said , given the non-economic reasons for antitrust policy , that these decisions do any serious harm . |
| 10 | I have said enough to show your lordships that the question before you is not whether you can reject this Bill but whether you ought to reject this Bill — a wholly different thing . |
| 11 | ‘ The key is not whether we give tax holidays but whether we provide an environment that allows companies to make a lot of profit . |
| 12 | Blackburn may have good players but whether they have a good side is questionable . |
| 13 | When he found himself in front his main concern was not whether he might hold on to win but whether he would follow the right course . |
| 14 | But Coun Robson said : ‘ It will not prevent us corresponding with Pavlovo but whether it will delay any civic visits from Russia remains to be seen . ’ |
| 15 | She put up her hand but whether it was to catch hold of the reins or to protect herself I do not know . |
| 16 | By next week there will be two rooms ready for occupation but whether I will find takers I do not know or if I will be up to providing the services required . |
| 17 | I think she well and the house was certainly getting on her nerves but whether it was because she was ill it was getting on her nerves I do n't know . |
| 18 | Eventually an old gentleman who had been listening with much amusement to their discussion said that what mattered was not whether the earthworm has an immortal soul but whether it has a purpose . |