Example sentences of "but [is] now [verb] by " in BNC.
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| 1 | The equipment , which is driven by belts , was originally powered by steam but is now operated by electricity . |
| 2 | The steam boiler was originally coal fired but is now fuelled by oil . |
| 3 | The original complex , with its steel furnace , grinding and boring shops , forges , warehouse and so on , stood in relatively rural surroundings , but is now enveloped by modern housing . |
| 4 | Prince Johnson , the rebel who sliced off Doe 's ears before ( according to Mr Johnson ) forcing him to eat one while Mr Johnson chewed on the other , has given up asking to be president but is now surrounded by a team of ‘ advisers ’ . |
| 5 | This used to be the Hotel Santa Clara but is now used by telephone engineers . |