Example sentences of "but [pers pn] [verb] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yeah , but I meant leave them while she has a lot of sleepless nights . |
| 2 | But I learnt to control my baser urges a long time ago . |
| 3 | But I learnt to respect other religions . " |
| 4 | Now I am filled with remorse , loathing and longing , because I love my wife and children but I remain attracted to this girl and ca n't get her out of my mind . |
| 5 | Now I am filled with remorse , loathing and longing , because I love my wife and children but I remain attracted to this girl and ca n't get her out of my mind . |
| 6 | ‘ But I thought-I thought my father and you were n't on speaking terms . ’ |
| 7 | This wo n't be obvious yet , but I hope to persuade you of it . |
| 8 | The 6ft 4in hitman said : ‘ I do n't think my season has really started yet but I hope to rectify that now . |
| 9 | So often the push is in the opposite direction to doing research which does n't involve one in long-term contact with the schools , and this of course is one of the reasons why this type of research is n't so often done , but I hope to do some more work in classrooms , yes . |
| 10 | So often the push is in the opposite direction , to doing research which does n't involve one in long-term contact with the schools and this , of course , is one of the reasons why this type of research is n't so often done , but I hope to do some more work in classrooms , yes . |
| 11 | It 's always easier to talk about warts and carbuncles than it is to focus on beauty spots , but I hope to get the balance right this morning . |
| 12 | Oh hang on I 'm leaving at ten cos I want to be there a little early and start them but I hope to get some perks . |
| 13 | When all is said and done , there may be no way to avoid the momentary grip of fear descending on you when unusual things start to happen on your computer , but I hope to have shown that this should not necessarily start a panic . |
| 14 | It would be impossible to cover all areas of management practice within the limited confines of this project , but I hope to have covered all the important areas relevant to these manager 's particular jobs . |
| 15 | But I hope to play next Saturday ! |
| 16 | But I hope to learn these soon if anybody will have the goodness to bear with me . |
| 17 | If he is back to his best , Haydock racegoers are in for a thrilling contest , but I prefer to wait until Playschool has shown his old sparkle before backing him . |
| 18 | If he is back to his best , Haydock racegoers are in for a thrilling contest , but I prefer to wait until Playschool has shown his old sparkle before backing him . |
| 19 | ‘ But I prefer to see you safely to your flat . |
| 20 | But I prefer to take my holidays at the , the fair . |
| 21 | Old Charlie must have had a bit of a penchant for potholing judging by the amount of time he spent in every rock crevice north of Carlisle , but I prefer to suspend my scepticism and believe that the great man did indeed peel off his powdered wig and roll out a sleeping-bag in all the places that maps and local handouts would have us believe . |
| 22 | It may be poached in water or stock , but I prefer to cook it in the microwave , then coat it with the black butter . |
| 23 | I wish I could forget two London concerts he gave shortly before he died , but I prefer to remember him through performances as brilliant , powerful and exciting as we have on this set . ( ) |
| 24 | After dinner the people watch the television but I prefer to watch the tropical fish in the Smiths ' tank : give me piranha fish any day over cricket or soap operas . |
| 25 | The reflector glass can be positioned directly in front of the speaker but I prefer to use wing glasses on either side because it lessens the barrier with the audience and leaves more room for photography . |
| 26 | In the old days people used to put ashes on top , but I prefer to use a utensil and I take it out on to the pasture . |
| 27 | I have to wear make-up on stage but I prefer to let my skin breathe and just wear the minimum |
| 28 | You can knit row one at the usual cast-on tension , but I prefer to increase the tension to three on one of the carriages . |
| 29 | I do carry a few prizes if I have requests but I prefer to have people involved and enjoying games for the fun of joining in and having a good time , rather than to win a reward . |
| 30 | ‘ Thank you all the same madam , but I prefer to work independently , ’ Reynard said . |