Example sentences of "but [modal v] they [adv] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But could they ever secure a conviction on that basis against an heir to the throne ? |
| 2 | Ask anyone about vitamin C and they will be able to tell you that it is found in oranges — but would they also know that it is in melons and tomatoes ? |
| 3 | But would they even have the strength to dig counter-mines ? |
| 4 | I told the club those gates had rusted and would cause an injury , but would they bloody listen ? ) |
| 5 | Newham council says that its residents are in favour of the scheme , but will they still support it when they learn that 1,000 homes in Stratford will be at risk from settlement when the railway line goes into a shallow tunnel because of the geological conditions in the area ? |
| 6 | Possibly , but will they ever go public ? |
| 7 | External bodies may be able to keep management from moving in undesirable directions , but can they also ensure that detailed internal decisions and management procedures run smoothly ? |