Example sentences of "but it [modal v] [adv] [vb infin] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some forceful pushing may help get through a barrier , but it may also produce dependency on me to keep pushing . |
| 2 | Doubtless this means the end of straight arithmetical calculation , but it may still make sense to speak of informed judgements as to which patterns of pleasurable experience form more pleasurable lives . |
| 3 | Obviously , such a current can not affect the transport of material in the swash zone , but it may greatly help transport by saltation and suspension in the breaker zone . |
| 4 | I accept that political activity in this country could undermine credibility , but it might just confirm credibility . |
| 5 | You would have put £10,000 towards a good cause — but it would only have cost you £6,000 , because you would have saved the rest in tax . |
| 6 | This overall model of Modular Course evaluation has to be definable within the framework of measurement theory and good evaluation practice ; but it must also take account of the needs and distinctive features of the Modular Course . |
| 7 | This service is intended for people who are hard of hearing but it could also help language learners follow the programme . ) |
| 8 | It was , therefore , given wide powers of managing and disposing of land ; but it could also develop land itself . |
| 9 | Rehydration can occur within four hours if the spadefoot is in water , but it can also take place , albeit more slowly , if it simply sits in or on damp soil . |
| 10 | But it can greatly increase comfort levels in cost weather , and can help cut down on condensation too . |
| 11 | I do n't know what he 's up to , but it can only mean trouble . ’ |
| 12 | As we have seen , congruence with ‘ verb bias ’ can facilitate role mapping directly , but it can only facilitate name mapping indirectly . |
| 13 | This will exclude the counter-examples , but it will also make knowledge a rare phenomenon at best . |