Example sentences of "but [adj] at the [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | The programme is very innovative and interesting but funny at the same time . |
| 2 | Jess took a step backwards , muttering under her breath : ‘ God protect me and forgive me sins I did n't meant no wrong … ’ without believing in much except bruises , hunger and Fate which had a nasty way of turning the tables against her , but willing at the same time to try anything once . |
| 3 | And when they do wake up to the situation , they find that the combat against relativism is not a clean , hand-to-hand fight but a wearing war of nerves against an enemy who is everywhere and nowhere , friendly but deadly at the same time . |
| 4 | She looked down at her empty plate , wanting to probe , but reluctant at the same time to seem too inquisitive — to breach , even slightly , the warmth of their newly fledged accord . |
| 5 | Having started the day keen for a new look but reticent at the same time , Pamela was overwhelmed by the dramatic changes to her appearance . |
| 6 | Horrible , of course , but silly at the same time . |
| 7 | Van den Boogard suggested that in the Anglo-Norman fabliaux the author assumes what he calles the persona of the clerk , i.e. a character looking for respect and admiration for his ability to tell a fascinating tale of intrigue ( inter alia ) , whereas a French author is more likely to adopt the persona of the jongleur , shocking by his anarchism but amusing at the same time through his self-mockery . |