Example sentences of "but not enough [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Usually panel members of this sort are paid a certain sum of money for their trouble , but not enough to affect their standard of living and relevant purchases . |
| 2 | The worst Jerome could do , perhaps , but not enough to do his quarry much harm . ’ |
| 3 | She worried a bit if he had got back safely , but not enough to ask anyone if he had . |
| 4 | ‘ An ’ the bastard even went on to confirm that the bombs are set on time fuses , just sufficient to allow him an' his staff to escape , but not enough to allow them to be de-activated , or to evacuate the ordinary members from the building … an' most of them are just kids . ’ |
| 5 | The thought sobered Rory slightly , but not enough to stop him going for the gun . |
| 6 | ( The first block has given them enough experience to pinpoint their anxieties more accurately , but not enough to overcome them . ) |
| 7 | Certainly his terse telephone technique had annoyed me last night , but not enough to make me want to spit at the sight of him . |
| 8 | Ouch , that really hurt — but not enough to make us regret a word . |
| 9 | I felt fine — refreshed almost — my leg a little sore but not enough to impede me , although I did wonder at the wisdom of the ‘ cute red heels and hose ’ as I wriggled my feet into the 4-inch-high stilettos . |
| 10 | The package would seem to be designed to appeal to people with enough money to make a ‘ once for all ’ holiday payment , but not enough to buy their own holiday home . |
| 11 | I was seething , yes , but not enough to keep me away from you . |