Example sentences of "but the [noun pl] [verb] they " in BNC.

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1 The old hut 's been converted into a flower-shop , but the cabbies say they wanted to keep it for themselves .
2 But the Gypsies say they just want to get on with the local people .
3 But the Gypsies say they just want to get on with the local people .
4 But the deputies believe they 've been singled out as a obstacle to producing cheaper coal in Britain 's pits , in the run up to privatization .
5 But the defendants claimed they were just using the boards to shelter behind on a windy day , while they had a cup of tea .
6 The Scottish Office has said it would not allow schools with low rolls to opt out , but the parents claim they have enough schools ready to join in a rolling campaign of ballots which would delay closures by two years .
7 But the families say they have still not been told anything by the health authority .
8 On Aug. 1 , a Central Bank began operation , but the authorities said they did not intend to introduce an independent currency to replace the South African Rand until 1992 .
9 No major change in the strength of all the main constitutional parties is expected once counting ends tonight and all but the Conservatives say they are pleased with their result .
10 But the campaigners say they want to see even more promotion of non-alcoholic drinks for drivers .
11 He said : ‘ I was prepared to set aside time at a future meeting for full discussion , but the clubs felt they did n't want to even talk about the issue any further .
12 Many of the families claim to have made regular payments but the landlords say they never received them .
13 But the fans said they planned to force Mr Sugar out by starving the club of ticket sales .
14 There 'll be a competition to design the new centre , but the architects feel they should help establish the winning criteria .
15 But the villagers say they 're happy in their rural backwater .
16 I do n't suppose they 're still interested , but the Unifiers think they are . ’
17 But the police fear they may now be moving onto new , softer targets
18 Three gypsies were arrested but the police admit they may have to be released without charge , because no one who was injured is prepared to make a complaint .
19 Richard Miles is known to have used cannabis , but the police say they 've no reason to believe his death was drugs-related .
20 But the police say they are taking action , but for operational reasons they ca n't reveal any details .
21 But the police say they can still prosecute because the real number plate shows up on the negative .
22 But the police say they 'll be ready if they decide to return .
23 But the police say they will prosecute where offences can be proved .
24 But the meditators maintain they have scientific proof that it does work and they can bring peace to a troubled world .
25 But the Rays say they want to warn other parents .
26 But the brothers believed they could do no wrong .
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