Example sentences of "but i be the [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ But I was the one who — ‘ |
| 2 | But I was the one who was being ruthless . |
| 3 | Not only were we going through the timid rituals of conventional courtship after a six-month diet of take-away sex , but I was the one who insisted that it stay that way until we were legally united . |
| 4 | I inclined my head in acknowledgement ; I understood that the terms of the game were that she was the one with the power , but I was the one being wooed . |
| 5 | ‘ Even at school there were players more skilful than me , but I was the one who really wanted to do it in every game . |
| 6 | But I 'm the one who has to stand up out there and do it , and so while I take his point I have to find the right levels for myself . |
| 7 | We can split domestic labour 50–50 , but I 'm the one who 's going to feel defined by doing it at all . |
| 8 | ‘ But I 'm the one you love best , ’ Madeleine said . |
| 9 | So er But I 'm the one who suffers , cos I 'm not getting round doing it . |
| 10 | But I 'm the one who 'll be waiting at Walbury Hill tonight , with nothing but my father 's last letter to his sister to buy Sam 's freedom with . ’ |
| 11 | ‘ Sorry , but I 'm the one being held to ransom . ’ |
| 12 | But I 'm the one with the giant truck . |