Example sentences of "[verb] but [verb] [verb] it " in BNC.
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| 1 | Gladstone tried but failed to get it through Parliament . |
| 2 | PC World 's customer profile breaks down into those who know what they want but want to see it demonstrated and to be able to walk away with the product ; those who know a bit , but have never bought a computer before ; and corporate customers seeking the best value for money . |
| 3 | Since we could not get rid of the rule , there was nothing we could do but try to operate it more sensibly . |
| 4 | The pie committee saw all their stipulations were met but attempts to stop it were made until almost the last minute . |
| 5 | The best kept secret of this election may be that poll tax collectors plan a massive drive to catch those who have failed to register for poll tax , or those who have registered but failed to pay it , when they present themselves at the polling booths tomorrow . |
| 6 | She did n't know what it meant but had seen it in some of the old books in the Doctor 's TARDIS . |