Example sentences of "[vb infin] but [verb] [adv prt] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you do not reply , the PP does not repeat but goes on to the next question . |
| 2 | Pascoe did n't answer but went out to the phone . |
| 3 | She did not dare let go but hung on to the rail , where another four hands also hung on , for dear life . |
| 4 | Major Tzann could not help but pick up on the missing contriteness . |
| 5 | Azmaveth did not argue but knelt down on the floor by the bed and laid out the silk square in front of her . |