Example sentences of "but it [adv] do [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This does not necessarily mean that pupils can not distinguish the 2-D from the 3-D shape — they may be using a more familiar name for dual reference — but it probably does mean that they have not formalized for themselves the relationships among the various features of cubes and pyramids . |
| 2 | No , I do n't think so , but it certainly does look rather weak . ’ |
| 3 | This is probably a comparatively rare occurrence for small mammals , but it certainly does occur . |
| 4 | But it undoubtedly does fall to N C V O and rightly so , to take the responsibility of representing the interests of the sector on a range of general issues . |
| 5 | An awful lot has been written about the destruction of the hedgerows , but it really does damage the ecology . |
| 6 | ‘ I know it 's a cliche , ’ she said , standing with David 's hand in the crook of her arm , ‘ but it really does look as though it were floating , as though it might be washed away by the next tide . ’ |
| 7 | " … over backwards to accommodate you , but it really does look , I 'm afraid , as though this incident with the canal and the cat has to be just about the last straw , ah Steve , I understand from Mr Ashton here — " Smith nodded at the older man , who pursed his lips and nodded back , " — that Mr ah … |