Example sentences of "but [conj] [adj] [pron] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The weapon was still under development , but if successful it promised to extend the operational life of the British V-bombers . |
| 2 | If a queue was long then you must serve the customers quickly , but if short you had to take your time : that way the shop would never be empty . |
| 3 | But as usual I affected a supreme unconcern , and floated past them with a sway of the hips that was a touch exaggerated . |
| 4 | There must have been , thought Jack , but as usual he did n't argue . |
| 5 | Sam offered Tiptoe his arm , but as usual he refused . |