Example sentences of "but [vb base] [conj] it [is] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Several groups claim to exert their influence , but insist that it is no more than that . |
| 2 | Scottish auctioneers confirm that bullocks are averaging 125p but stress that it is heifers and young bulls — each of which is demanded by a specific section of the Continental market — which have enjoyed the sharpest price rises . |
| 3 | Quine would accept that this is so , but hold that it is only so because in this familiar case there is an agreed general scheme for French — English translation . |
| 4 | I do n't know why there are n't more , but suspect that it is a combination of the weather — high ground and prevailing westerlies give a lot of rainfall — and the cost of flying relative to incomes . |
| 5 | At the time of writing we can not predict the outcome of this initiative but believe that it is being seriously considered by the coordinating committee in its review of project-related INSET . |
| 6 | If you are likely to visit the Bridgnorth area it will be well worth your while to see it , but note that it is located a couple of miles outside the town , and a telephone call is necessary to find our when it is open , since Philip 's work involves awkward shifts . |
| 7 | Up to 10 per cent overweight and exercise occasionally If you are a little overweight for your height and are doing some moderate exercise each week , but agree that it 's not really optimum and you could be doing a lot better , you need to follow an " improver " programme . |
| 8 | ‘ I am interested in your Trout Quartet — I can find no mention of this in the catalogues but wonder if it is the Trout Quintet recorded under a cheaper label ? |
| 9 | This is fine , but clarify whether it 's you or the manufacturer that has to foot the bill for sending the machine back . |