Example sentences of "but could [adv] [verb] his " in BNC.
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| 1 | Christie will face a strong line-up , including Michael Rosswess , the Birchfield Harrier who won both his international 60 metres races in Glasgow last winter but could not clinch his Auckland trip . |
| 2 | He still hoped that the Revolution would bring forth some good result , but could not suppress his fears : |
| 3 | In animal , human , emblematic and symbolic imagery the gods were shown in their many forms , which attempted to present facets of the divinity but could not describe his totality . |
| 4 | Another who will always be remembered for his all round ability was " Punch " Burgess , who it was said had a trial for the county but could n't contain his impatience . |
| 5 | He dipped into books , but could n't get his brain to bite . |