Example sentences of "but it [modal v] do [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He had no intention of drinking the stuff , but it might do for a shave . |
| 2 | Yes , I know it 's from last summer and it 's a bit too tailored for this season , but it 'll do for work . |
| 3 | It does , but it 'll do for now . |
| 4 | It 's very small , only just room for the bunk , but it would do for a time . |
| 5 | It was off , but it would do for a round of roulette . |
| 6 | It would n't fool them for long but it would do for a moment . |
| 7 | But it would do for a comic sketch — ‘ |
| 8 | It would not do for always , but it would do for now . |
| 9 | ‘ Not very imaginative , and I do n't expect the accommodation will be marvellous , but it will do for one night . ’ |
| 10 | ‘ It 's not quite all , ’ said Owen , ‘ but it will do for a start . ’ |
| 11 | But it will do for answering this . |