Example sentences of "but [vb past] they would " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sir Geoffrey Howe , leader of the House of Commons , last night denied MPs would be exempt from paying poll tax on second homes — but agreed they would be able to reclaim the full cost from allowances . |
| 2 | They agreed to extract oil quickly , but argued they would not be able to do so if hindered by trifling safety regulations that applied to on-shore industries . |
| 3 | The Mozambican President , Mr Joaquim Chissano , has announced general elections for 1991 but hinted they would be single party only , the Portuguese news agency , Lusa , said yesterday . |
| 4 | Both the girls were under age for drinking , but knew they 'd be served without any trouble . |
| 5 | Goibniu remembered that Gnomes were reportedly extremely greedy , but said they would take a look at the designs now , if the Gnomes were quite ready , thus galvanising the Gnomes into anxious industry , resulting in much unpacking of knapsacks and unrolling of parchments and remarks such as , ‘ Who 's got the plan of the turquoise bracelet ? ’ and ‘ Why did we bring along four sketches for the everyday silver tiara ? ’ and ‘ Flaherty 's sitting on the Coronation sceptre ! ’ |
| 6 | ‘ The prison staff said that was OK but said they would have to tie back the cell doors . |