Example sentences of "but [adj] i [vb mod] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We talked about football but all he wanted to talk about was sex , ’ she said , before adding , ‘ I hear he 's not been scoring many goals recently and that 's why he left Arsenal , but all I can tell you is he certainly scored a hat-trick with me that night . ’ |
| 2 | But first I 'll ask our Finance Director to go into the figures in a little bit more detail . |
| 3 | But first I 'll get you a blanket . " |
| 4 | ‘ But first I 'll get us both some tea . ’ |
| 5 | My monthly articles will include techniques which should help you to use and get the best from your machine , but first I will tell you about the back-up services available to Singer knitters . |
| 6 | We have dinner reservations at Romolo 's , but first I must show you the sunset . ’ |
| 7 | ‘ In a moment , Miss Agnew , I would be delighted — but first I must try our Norfolk ice . ’ |
| 8 | But first I must warn you that this evening I give you not a narrative . |
| 9 | We 'll give you all the details in a moment , but first I 'd like you to read something and sign it . ’ |