Example sentences of "but [pers pn] [is] [prep] [be] " in BNC.

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1 The list could go on , and it may indeed be appropriate to add to or subtract from it , but it is to be hoped that the general point is clear enough — that our first need is to have a very clear level of self-awareness about existing management structures and processes as a precondition for undertaking a review of these elements .
2 But it is to be noted that the only doctrine of Rousseau 's which Wordsworth uses directly after his return from France is that of ‘ the general will ’ — the ‘ will of the people ’ had produced the French Revolution , as Wordsworth explained in his Letter to the Bishop of Llandaff .
3 But it is to be noticed that in our problem the telegraphing business was started not by B but by A. B may have sent his counter-offer by telegram simply out of politeness , and not because he was in any hurry .
4 It is not a matter for our grandchildren or even our children , but it is to be decided in a fortnight 's time .
5 But it 's worth being brave : the staff are normal and charming .
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