Example sentences of "but it [is] [adv] [adj -er] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Each of these in isolation produces a form of curriculum which embodies its own emphases ; but it is surely better to consider them as the three necessary dimensions of any truly general education ( Squires 1987a ) . |
| 2 | Choosing sustainably produced native timber is reasonable , but it is even better to buy something second-hand . |
| 3 | These work well , but it is probably better to hire drain clearing equipment rather than buying it — so your choice will depend very much on what the local hire shop has available . |
| 4 | There seems to be no reason why the attempts to serve the defendant before applying for substituted service on his insurers or MIB should not be by post , but it is probably safer to try personal service . |
| 5 | And so I think that it 's easier to make criticisms of small matters in detail , but it is not easier to make a serious defence cut . |
| 6 | The Corrado 's no match for the Calibra 's large and flat luggage space either because its spare wheel intrudes , but it is marginally easier to load then the Calibra , which has a very high loading lip . |
| 7 | You could just work these movements as given and all would be well but it is always better to understand why you are working the method and what is happening . |
| 8 | It is possible to make assumptions about the inter-relationships between the data , but it is obviously better to base these assumptions on thorough analysis . |
| 9 | If necessary , insulate the cylinder by fitting a separate jacket , but it is much better to use a pre-insulated cylinder |
| 10 | Soil pipes from downstairs WCs may be connected to the main soil stack of a single-stack system , but it is often better to connect them directly to the underground drains . |
| 11 | Sorry to go on and on about this backing up business , but it 's much better to do it than to end up losing information ( and I write as someone who has done just that in the past ; of course I 'm perfect now ) . |
| 12 | You can buy specially shaped bricks for an arch , but it 's much cheaper to use ordinary bricks , and shape the mortar joints instead . |
| 13 | This can be done in the bath or the garden , but it 's often better to send your tent to the experts . |
| 14 | ‘ We 'll do that anyway , but it 's still better to have the tide with you . ’ |