Example sentences of "[vb pp] but [pron] was [verb] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Cabinet had agreed on March 20 that Decree No. 42 should be discarded but it was understood that some members of the Cabinet favoured new press legislation to replace the decree , while others thought that the existing criminal code was enough to ensure a responsible press . |
| 2 | ‘ Greatly simplified calculations were done but it was realised that they left out many important factors and were therefore quite unreliable . |
| 3 | A quote has been received but it was felt that something on a less extensive scale would be sufficient . |
| 4 | A quote has been received but it was felt that something on a less extensive scale would be sufficient . |
| 5 | He had argued that the prints were not improperly taken but it was said that his possession must have originated in breach of trust , confidence or contract and , therefore , an injunction was granted preventing the exhibition . |