Example sentences of "was [adj] but he [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was asleep but he 'd just take him home . |
| 2 | The playground was empty but he could hear the sing-song voices of children reciting tables as he paused by the railings . |
| 3 | The time was after eleven and he was tired but he could never sleep without reading for a few minutes at least . |
| 4 | The voice was familiar but he could n't place it . |
| 5 | She was familiar but he could n't quite place her . |
| 6 | And er from his conversation he appeared to be a homely sort of a chap and er he was outspoken but he would call a spade a spade . |
| 7 | Oh no there was a there was another man but he was a but queer like you know he was alright but he used to ring the bell and Did you hear the bell ringing on Sunday ? |