Example sentences of "but his [noun sg] [verb] [prep] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The appellant was anxious for the matter to be dealt with in the magistrates ' court , but his accomplice elected to be tried in the Crown Court , but changed his plea at the last minute . |
| 2 | But his tenacity has to be admired . |
| 3 | Because of his withdrawal from active involvement , Maginn is the " forgotten " founder of the BDDA , but his memory deserves to be honoured by the Association . |
| 4 | He does not actually forbid remarriage for those whose partner has died , but his view seems to be that this is not God 's purpose for marriage . |
| 5 | We had some business to discuss , but his mind seemed to be elsewhere : I asked if there was anything wrong and he said ‘ No , ’ but I could tell that he was keeping something back . |
| 6 | But his blood seemed to be flowing at twice the normal Speed and he stood carefully , so that he could see the doorway . |