Example sentences of "but the police [vb base] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the police fear they may now be moving onto new , softer targets |
| 2 | Three gypsies were arrested but the police admit they may have to be released without charge , because no one who was injured is prepared to make a complaint . |
| 3 | while they , well , we can say that the police are being unjust , but the police have nothing to do with justice . |
| 4 | But the police say its a minor injury . |
| 5 | Richard Miles is known to have used cannabis , but the police say they 've no reason to believe his death was drugs-related . |
| 6 | But the police say they are taking action , but for operational reasons they ca n't reveal any details . |
| 7 | But the police say they can still prosecute because the real number plate shows up on the negative . |
| 8 | But the police say they 'll be ready if they decide to return . |
| 9 | But the police say they will prosecute where offences can be proved . |
| 10 | One patrol car crashed during the pursuit , injuring two officers , but the police say it 's incredible no one was killed . |
| 11 | But the police say you are breaking the law in doing this . |
| 12 | The boy took today off school to recover , but the police say he will continue with his newspaper round . |