Example sentences of "but mr [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But Mr Charlton declined to say whether the Skipton would receive higher commissions on the sale of investment products , or whether commissions were a factor in the severing of the L&G link . |
| 2 | But Mr Wilcox , who farms at Wootton , near Oxford , died before an ambulance arrived . |
| 3 | But Mr Craven did not know this . |
| 4 | I told myself it did n't matter because they were n't husband and wife but Mr Rowse said the ceremony made no difference . |
| 5 | But Mr Oliver asked : ‘ What recommendation are they going to make ? |
| 6 | John Murphy 's daughter had separated from John Neal and returned to her parents ' home but Mr Neal continued to call , often drunk and at odd hours . |
| 7 | ‘ But Mr Chairman , ’ protested Carrick , ‘ I 've never bowled a chinaman in my life . ’ |
| 8 | But Mr Desmond Fennell , QC , chairman of the Bar , claimed there was a danger that many people needing legal help would have access only to a ‘ more expensive Jack of all trades , ’ while specialist skills were reserved for the privileged few . |
| 9 | Other shots were fired , but Mr Ellis escaped injury . |
| 10 | Monks hesitated and looked at the old man , but Mr Brownlow 's expression was so serious and determined that the younger man realized it was pointless to protest . |
| 11 | But Mr Van den Broek 's concerns are based on deep-rooted principles that stretch back 30 years . |
| 12 | Sampson ( broken bone in hand ) and Anderson ( back ) may cause bigger problems but Mr Van de Velde made it clear he expects improvements from a side who were unbeaten this year until after the semi-final . |
| 13 | The ASB is due to consider acquisition accounting later this year , but Mr Garner says that what it is currently proposing ‘ will not be a problem for us because it will not make any difference to the end product , just the presentation ’ . |
| 14 | But Mr Bacon said the issue was much wider and standards of management of all planning applications needed to be improved . |
| 15 | Broadly speaking , sound was good but Mr Ponor felt the sound of the carriage at the beginning was a little distracting and went on for too long . |
| 16 | Only £2 million is being spent this financial year but Mr Kenneth Clarke , the Health Secretary , said the extra would do more for the quality of patient care than any other aspect of the Government 's health reforms . |
| 17 | But Mr Reenan is now worried that the Sun is about to publish further extracts from his tape . |
| 18 | But Mr Coleman offered a glint of hope for Mr Bates , adding : ‘ This policy on ground-sharing was formed for very good reasons . |
| 19 | But Mr Shamir has given no sign of softening his opposition to any contact with the PLO , or with Palestinians from outside , including those deported for activities hostile to Israel . |
| 20 | But Mr Plant denied that Timothy Gedge had been a nuisance in any way whatsoever . |
| 21 | But Mr Poszgay 's radical programme looked safe last night . |
| 22 | But Mr Erman Torughu handed over the cash to UEFA on Thursday as evidence of a bribe , prompting Tbilisi 's sensational dismissal from the competition . |
| 23 | But Mr Wynn said : ‘ He was driving fast , at least 50 miles per hour , when he completely lost control as he tried to overtake another vehicle . |
| 24 | Customs and Mr McIntyre , sergeant of police , Deacons , but Mr McPhail declined and the sergeant had to consult his superiors . |
| 25 | But Mr Waddington 's tone left colleagues in little doubt about his lack of enthusiasm about having to solve another minister 's problems with legislation which will be attacked from all sides , including Tory rightwingers . |
| 26 | But Mr Waddington 's tone left colleagues in little doubt about his lack of enthusiasm about having to solve another minister 's problems with legislation which will be attacked from all sides , including Tory rightwingers . |
| 27 | The clubs co-own the ground , but Mr Waddington said he understood that if one club consented to sell , the other had to buy them out or agree to sell . |
| 28 | But Mr Cowie recommends the road be included in the next review of sites for traffic calming measures . |
| 29 | The procession takes place whatever the weather but Mr Cecil Hitch thought one year they would have to call a halt because of the terrible conditions . |
| 30 | But Mr Kalms refuses to give any information about current trading or likely profits . |