Example sentences of "as [pers pn] [be] [verb] but " in BNC.
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| 1 | The level of demand is to do not only with the tasks as they are done but also with the duration for which they must continue to be done . |
| 2 | Possible extensions to active word edges are not added to the Chart as soon as they are found but are placed on the Agenda . |
| 3 | They did as they were told but the robber still opened fire , hitting 27-year-old Julie and narrowly missing Mr Ellis . |
| 4 | This paint will run as far as it is allowed but will not bleed . |
| 5 | This paint will run as far as it is allowed but will not bleed . |
| 6 | He heard the bolt whirr as it was loosed but , instead of hitting the door , Maltote sent it crashing into an unfortunate chicken , which collapsed , squawking , in a pool of blood and feathers . |