Example sentences of "but [pers pn] be [noun] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | No there 's they were , they were called but they were agents for their own ships . |
| 2 | Oh she knew the bloke , she 'd be she 'd been out with him a few times before right , he 's , he 's not a bad bloke but like I said like I said erm but he 's respect for her I said to her |
| 3 | But it is humbug for the Harlequins to make a great song and dance about it — and for Jamie Salmon to imply that the New Zealanders never kick anyone . |
| 4 | Most critics ignore the dreariness of our streets , but it is time for the public to demand better |
| 5 | But it is time for a woman : Alison is the choice . |
| 6 | I have some wonderful memories which I will always cherish but it is time for someone else to take over . |
| 7 | ‘ Course , it 's crap for actors , but it 's experience for you . ’ |
| 8 | ECSTASY : Despair for Graham Gooch ( below right ) as his dismissal is confirmed but it 's joy for the Aussies after they celebrate victory |
| 9 | The supermodels are beautiful girls but it 's time for a completely different approach |
| 10 | Prost rules — but it 's pits for Hill ! |
| 11 | No it was n't just eggs though it was erm like salads and there was steak , you could have one meal a day , right , but it was eggs for your breakfast , eggs for your dinner , your lunch |
| 12 | But it was murder for Francis , who said : ‘ I thought a European tie would be easier than the Premier League — but I miscalculated . |