Example sentences of "but [vb past] [to-vb] their " in BNC.
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| 1 | Most recently , second phase schools were sent question and pupil answer sheets as before but asked to provide their own apparatus from a detailed list supplied along with administration instructions by NFER . |
| 2 | The government stated its willingness to abide by the UN sanctions policy , but sought to postpone their application for as long as possible . |
| 3 | Southampton should have registered a club record seventh successive League win but failed to turn their general superiority into goals . |
| 4 | Rovers enjoyed the bulk of the possession in Friday 's 1-1 draw with Peterborough but failed to turn their superiority into goals . |
| 5 | Health authorities complained that they could not afford expensive drugs , but failed to use their buying power to drive down prices from all their suppliers . |
| 6 | Rangers , beaten 1-0 by Aberdeen last night , yesterday announced a £5 million sponsorship , the biggest in British football , but declined to name their backer until the deal is signed . |
| 7 | Andy Roxburgh , who knows he will face the Brazilians in the World Cup next summer , and Bobby Robson , who suspects that he might , were reminded of Brazil 's flair but had to take their finishing on trust until Careca won the game with a 54th minute header . |