Example sentences of "but [vb mod] [adv] see [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Before closing the door he looked outside but could not see Melody , or anyone else . |
| 2 | He said he was concerned by the level of arrears , but could not see things getting much better . |
| 3 | She looked and looked at the place where the fire had been , searching for the future , but could only see ashes . |
| 4 | Cats have good night vision but ca n't see colour very well . |
| 5 | A good headteacher ( and chair of governors ) in this conception is a person ( usually a man ) who is not only committed to the above ideals but can also see ways of circumventing any constraints upon this style placed by ‘ outside interference ’ such as the advice of the LEA and/or the teacher unions/staff representatives . |