Example sentences of "but [verb] [conj] [pron] [vb base] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But even if they are qualified and on your establishment we can not but insist that they have a substantial teaching load as well , and I really do n't think that is any way to run a library … |
| 2 | Defense officials say they have not yet forbidden any publication , but insist that they possess the power to do so if they choose . |
| 3 | He probably knows and can recommend the specialists concerned , but insist that you talk to them first and that any reports are addressed to you ( though copied to the solicitor ) . |
| 4 | Yes , I think we should er , give them something , but seeing as they 've had three hundred pound , I think or less or perhaps two hundred pound , they 've got the five hundred , do they want erm , anything else . |
| 5 | really but seeing as I know her erm I thought I might give her a ring . |
| 6 | The latter camp took heart yesterday from Mr Rocard 's insistence that any decision must be based on a consensus , but realise that they have a tough fight ahead persuading others of the logic of their arguments . |
| 7 | Christians are meant not only to believe in Jesus , but to know that we have eternal life ( 5:13 ) and it is the task of the Spirit to bring this quiet confidence home to us . |
| 8 | Eat what is on offer and enjoy it without guilt , but stop when you have had enough . |
| 9 | But wait before you rush to call the NSPCC . |
| 10 | You 're a wonderful s you 're a wonderful speaker but wait til I 've finished . |
| 11 | ‘ I can imagine how you feel , ’ he replied , ‘ but wait till I 've finished . |
| 12 | But wait till you see what the old man did to some of the interior . " |
| 13 | that 's not fair , the technology is good and , and very obviously gets over what it 's supposed to get over , that 's terrific , but wait till you see this subject matter |
| 14 | But wait till you see the reply Iris . |
| 15 | It is precious , but beware that thou exceed : |
| 16 | It 's possible for a really thick outdoor sweater or jacket , but beware if you want to make a full length coat ! |
| 17 | But to do that we need to be sure that the policy is appropriate , does reflect national policy . |
| 18 | ‘ It seems , ’ she told him stonily , ‘ that I have n't any option but to do as you say . ’ |
| 19 | I have often wondered where they do come from but confess that I have absolutely no idea . |
| 20 | I find that the finer , harder salami are best for adding to recipes , but remember that they contain a high proportion of fat , so adjust oil or butter in the recipe accordingly . |
| 21 | Rustic timbers are often used for construction but remember that they have a comparatively short life . |
| 22 | Knitters who have machines with a mirror image facility could use this technique to match up patterns at the centre , but remember that you lose the two centre stitches plus the one on each side which goes under the band — it would never do to have two ducks without heads facing one another , would it ! |
| 23 | But remember that you have paid a price : that of a world rich in mystery and delicate emotion . |
| 24 | One avenue for a claim is that you paid too much for the house , but remember that you say it is common knowledge that these houses suffer this fault . |
| 25 | A question is an attention-focusing device , especially on things that we do not yet know but know that we do not know . |
| 26 | It is the place which our neighbours find so fascinating that , in spite of our invitation to enter the living room , they say , ‘ I wo n't stay a moment ’ , but find that they stay thirty minutes ! |
| 27 | What happens very often here is that participants are inspired by the social and professional intensity of the event but find that they have little to carry home with them except a heady sense of general enlightenment which is often quickly dispersed on its contact with reality . |
| 28 | You go to sleep quickly enough but find that you wake frequently during the night . |
| 29 | Oh I know but saying that I think my kiddies ' school 's all right so I 've got |
| 30 | But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ , so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed . |