Example sentences of "but it [adv] seems [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It seems absurd , but it also seems to the law , that a recklessly-made false statement that free insurance will be given with every motor cycle purchased is caught by section 14 ( since it relates to the provision of a ‘ service ’ ) whereas the section does not catch a false statement that a free helmet will be given , Kinchin v. Ashton Park Scooters Ltd. ( 1984 D.C. ) . |
| 2 | ‘ A bit , but it mostly seems to be with rats and hedgehogs and seaweed . ’ |
| 3 | This kind of worry is expressed more often in relation to the newer modular or semi-modular structures than the more traditional general degree which may have well-established patterns and requirements , but it nevertheless seems to be a widespread one . |
| 4 | One has to be extremely cautious about interpreting past usage of terms like " women " , " girls " , " ladies " and " females " , but it certainly seems to be the case that " females " and " girls " — precisely the terms with either derogatory or patronizing over-tones — are used more frequently than " women " , while " ladies " is generally used if the speaker wishes either to be polite or ironic . |
| 5 | First I do n't want to repeat what has been so eloquently said about the need for putting the elected local government representatives in a clear majority , but it certainly seems to me that unless is , this is done the whole concept of the triple partnership and all the fine words about local accountability are seriously at risk . |
| 6 | Strong pink is not the easiest colour to handle , as it can clash terribly , but it always seems to be surrounded by masses of green foliage , blues and pale yellows . |
| 7 | but it always seems to be something we want special , either a silly little comedy and things like that they were perfect , but anything we really want , it always seems to stop |
| 8 | But it now seems to be established that there is no clear-cut difference in the role of environmental factors in so-called ‘ neurotic ’ or ‘ psychotic ’ depressions ( see Paykel et al. , 1984 ) . |