Example sentences of "and though [pron] be [adv] [verb] " in BNC.
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1 | The linen area was unheated , and though they were well protected from the ravages of the wind she was aware of her damp clothing chilling her skin , the rough chattering of her teeth . |
2 | Schools with collaborative cultures were friendly and secure places in which to work , but they were not cosy ; differences between members were openly tackled and though they were often resolved through compromise , this was not always an easy process . |
3 | The contract went out to competitive tender and though ours was higher priced than some they liked its performance and capability . ’ |
4 | And though he was never to make such almost innocent remarks again , and though Eva and Dad continued to want to make love all the time , and I caught her giggling while she did idiotic things with him , like snipping the hair in his ears and nostrils with a huge pair of scissors , there were looks that escaped all possible policing , looks that made me think he was capable only of a corrupted happiness . |
5 | ‘ We saw her yesterday afternoon and though she is still getting treatment she is better . ’ |