Example sentences of "but now [pron] is [vb pp] " in BNC.

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1 We were really looking forward to Christmas together as a family but now everything is ruined .
2 At one time only a few selected diseases were thought to have links with the sufferer 's state of mind , but now it is recognized that a whole range — from cancer to heart attack — may be brought on by worry and strain .
3 White never used to be a predominant Goshiki colour , but now it is realised that a snow-white base admirably sets off the other shades .
4 But now it is called the Isle of Fincara ; for we were not left to live there long in peace .
5 But now it is ended .
6 But now it is understood that annual sales have slipped to only about $30m — and accumulated losses at the subsidiary are put at as much as $10m .
7 Sooner or later , the knee will have to make a move , but now it is immobilised by the two flies , the lower of which is so still that it seems dead .
8 It was probably effective the first time , but now it is looked on as a desperate move , a last ditch attempt to gain attention .
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