Example sentences of "but [det] [be] good [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mind you , I suspect she 'll only stay ashore for a couple of hours , but that 's better than nothing at all . ’ |
| 2 | But that 's better than none . |
| 3 | The lack of liquid refreshment during a two hour meeting could be seen as a lack of courtesy and , if this occurs again , it is suggested that a tactful reference to the need for a drink be made during the meeting — the result may be only a glass of water , but that is better than nothing ! |
| 4 | ‘ Perhaps I am a boy , but that is better than David Riccio , now . |
| 5 | Most knitting machines are capable of producing double bed tuck fabric , but some are better than others at making the more complex designs . |
| 6 | ‘ But this is better than any truck — ‘ |
| 7 | Mahmud screamed , ‘ I got Monkey Island off Sheikh , but this is better than Monkey Island ! |