Example sentences of "but they [vb mod] [verb] [that] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many Christians would admit freely that , at times , the Church does give this impression , but they would stress that it is a false impression and has little to do with what Christianity is all about . |
| 2 | They are trouble-makers , English ; but they will find that I am more expert at making trouble than they are . ’ |
| 3 | Perhaps the devils still did not know who this holy man really was , but they could see that he was without sin . |
| 4 | I know people mean well , but they should realise that they could easily offer a child fruit like an apple or a banana instead . |
| 5 | Mr Botham explained his reasoning , saying : ‘ Farmers have enjoyed exaggerated returns in recent months but they should remember that we as a country have to import many of our basic raw materials and as the pound has fallen costs have risen on a pro rata basis . ’ |
| 6 | It may be boring for nuclear experts to have to worry about plumbing , albeit sophisticated plumbing , but they must prove that they can get the simple bits right before Mr Lawson gives them a new reactor to play with . |