Example sentences of "but i understand " in BNC.

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1 But I understand that we were n't black enough for that crowd , despite the fact that of the three people on stage [ Lester , DJ and Lindy — Norman was n't on stage ] only one was white . ’
2 ‘ I 've called for Dr Meredith , but I understand he may be a little delayed . ’
3 1 have never actually visited these islands , but I understand that the Rottweiler presence is quite strong .
4 I 'm not really interested in adventures but I understand that some people are and the mag has to cover all topics to please everyone !
5 ‘ I was n't there but I understand there was a heavy all-night session , ’ he said .
6 But I understand Graeme Souness could use him to replace the injured David Burrows .
7 I never dared to ask , but I understand now what it is that drives addicts back to the needle time and time again whatever the cost to their health and sanity ; I understand now what the mystics lay claim to when they speak of the peace that passeth all understanding .
8 The Danish international has been linked with a move to Arsenal , but I understand it is the Saints who have made the most serious move to his Italian club , Pisa .
9 But I understand with the recession continuing to bite that companies are forced to take cost cutting measures . ’
10 But I understand that here maybe it 's dangerous to walk alone if your name is Madonna or Michael Jackson or Kevin Costner .
11 But I understand the cricket committee voted 4-1 to nominate West Indies batsman Richardson for a one-year contract to fill the vacancy until Craig McDermott becomes available in 1994 .
12 There are no Suggested Retail Prices as yet , but I understand that tennis shoes with Insta Pump technology will go out for in excess of £100 .
13 I do n't know much about those things but I understand that once cash disappears into the vaults of Vaduz it never surfaces again .
14 I was never told exactly how much these tests cost , but I understand it was well over one million dollars and probably nearer two million .
15 I have no idea where it 's heading , but I understand completely why people want to have their names on things .
16 I felt sad about this as I have several friends from my Salford days in Hong Kong , but I understand a decision to carry out this action has been put off for some time , so perhaps it was a regrettable necessity .
17 I was actually going to give to you Sue , so that you could test them but I understand you 've already got some new ones ?
18 I have n't seen the draft guidelines that came out yesterday for the registration of nursing homes but I understand that they do n't actually address these issues .
19 have n't got any but I understand there are tax advantages
20 But I understand your concerns that it may affect the erm .
21 But I understand their condition .
22 I have a different sort of snobbism , but I understand her snobbism .
23 But I understand . ’
24 " Excuse me , but I understand she has a son of twenty . "
25 An inquiry has indeed been set up by Gwynedd county council , but I understand that it is currently suspended because of police investigations .
26 There was an offer of a deal , but I understand why the hon. Member for Sheffield , Brightside ( Mr. Blunkett ) could not accept it .
27 I do not agree with the hon. Gentleman , but I understand his point from an historical perspective .
28 Had that led to a dramatic detection of crime , it would have been good , but I understand that the surveys then carried out suggest that in only 0.03 per cent .
29 The police national computer has a list of prostitutes , but I understand that it applies only to London .
30 I recognize that it represents a major change in policy to even consider the idea of recruiting the unemployed , but I understand the C E C for looking for referral and we will be happy with that this year .
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