Example sentences of "[to-vb] but [vb past] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She wore an outfit she 'd always wanted to try but felt she was too plump to risk — a scarlet bustier and a black net skirt . |
| 2 | I encouraged them to lead but kept them going towards the sun by suggesting detours round obstructing patches , and I identified the trees for them , trying to make it interesting . |
| 3 | Even then , Cork had a late chance to equalise but screwed his shot wide . |
| 4 | After the ruling Wolf was given 14 days to appeal but gave himself up to German police at the Austrian border on Sept. 24 . |
| 5 | Carpenter Harper , admitted lighting hay to see but insisted he thought he 'd put it out . |
| 6 | We went on airways , which was less interesting in terms of things to see but got us safety to Biarritz . |
| 7 | Remembering his own recent war-service , Josh was tempted to argue but knew it would be a waste of breath . |
| 8 | Well yes it may be important and if if you ca n't to say but did you yourself in any event look at the voters register , the electoral role ? |
| 9 | Lydia was so annoyed at this that she could n't think where to begin but promised herself that Finn should suffer for his insolence . |
| 10 | Ruth opened her mouth to protest but closed it again . |