Example sentences of "but [vb past] [pron] [conj] it " in BNC.
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| 1 | Under the English system of parishes every diocese had variety ; that is each parish had the Prayer Book but used it as it thought , with simple or elaborate ceremonial , and with variations of language sanctioned by the ( illegal ) Prayer Book of 1928 if it wished . |
| 2 | He had the impression that she was fully dressed but told himself that it must be a trick of the light . |
| 3 | In the morning , Jack related his experience to his wife who listened sympathetically but reassured him that it must have been a nightmare . |
| 4 | Brian had not merely hated the cockerel but feared it since it had got through the fence and bitten him on the leg . |
| 5 | Melissa was about to retort that Dora had every right to be concerned about her friend , but reminded herself that it was no business of hers and that in any case , Dora was quite capable of fighting her own battles . |