Example sentences of "but [vb mod] they [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But might they not also serve to overcome properties of the individual members of a society which are themselves the result of other social practices ? |
| 2 | Yes but could they not be brainwashed if you like into thinking well there 's nothing much wrong there is n't such a thing as evil |
| 3 | It would note be surprising if they were enjoying themselves because everyone likes puzzles that are pitched at the right level ; but could they also be soaking in such GCSE-endangered basics as valency , formula , and molecular weight ? |
| 4 | But could they ever secure a conviction on that basis against an heir to the throne ? |
| 5 | Ask anyone about vitamin C and they will be able to tell you that it is found in oranges — but would they also know that it is in melons and tomatoes ? |
| 6 | But would they even have the strength to dig counter-mines ? |
| 7 | I told the club those gates had rusted and would cause an injury , but would they bloody listen ? ) |
| 8 | ‘ But will they still be his friends after receiving the signal you sent ? ’ |
| 9 | Newham council says that its residents are in favour of the scheme , but will they still support it when they learn that 1,000 homes in Stratford will be at risk from settlement when the railway line goes into a shallow tunnel because of the geological conditions in the area ? |
| 10 | But if there are only two , they will divide up the work of the third in overtime hours , but will they actually be present at work during that period ? ’ ( fieldnotes ) . |
| 11 | Possibly , but will they ever go public ? |
| 12 | External bodies may be able to keep management from moving in undesirable directions , but can they also ensure that detailed internal decisions and management procedures run smoothly ? |