Example sentences of "[noun] but it [is] [adj] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 's not a marvellous touring aircraft but it is suitable for trekking in a way that a Tomahawk or 152 is n't . |
| 2 | There is no preference in the law between an adult or a child in the use of the available seat belts but it is safer for the adult to be restrained . |
| 3 | Social researchers wish to establish clear findings from their work but it is natural for them to want to stretch or overplay the evidence . |
| 4 | ‘ We face a stern test but it is important for my players to continue to believe in themselves . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ Not good for the bedu but it 's good for a rest . ’ |
| 6 | Our echographic measurement of the antrum is too schematic for a physiological study of gastric motility but it is sufficient for use in crossover trials where each subject acts as his/ her own control . |
| 7 | Clearly this is no place for novices but it is possible for them , if armed with a torch and wearing boots and clothes that do n't matter , to go into one hole and emerge from the other , the two entrance passages converging after fifteen yards of stumbling progress . |
| 8 | Darlington council will no longer have to chase individual community charge payers but it is responsible for establishing who , at each address in the town , is liable to pay the Council Tax . |
| 9 | Now this may not be the most compelling subject but it is important for you to know that throughout our term in office , we 've not left you on your own as you carry out the task of raising funds for your programme . |
| 10 | It 's not vital for batsmen to play in championship matches before Tests but it is different for bowlers who have to prove themselves . ’ |
| 11 | The authority is not bound to accept his recommendations but it is rare for many , or any of substance , to be overruled . |