Example sentences of "but [conj] they [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But if they had a hole in the wall here I think I 'd put money into it . |
| 2 | But if they had a booking to go into it , Mark 's got ta get out . |
| 3 | But if they had a doctor you see , they 'd have to pay a pound . |
| 4 | They had always attached importance to keeping level with India , and now they renewed the pressure , It was explained that the Dominion status option was open to them , with the same timetable as India ; but if they became a republic this would require more contentious legislation and the negotiation of an Anglo-Burmese Treaty . |
| 5 | But if they see a bunch of black kids hanging around they wo n't nick them . |
| 6 | Only those with a medical problem which might be aggravated by physical activity should hesitate before stepping into action , but providing they have a word with their doctor first , even severely disabled people will usually benefit from some kind of exercise . |
| 7 | I 've known very independent career women who 'd do anything to reach the top , but when they have a baby they suddenly decide to take two years out . |