Example sentences of "but [be] [adj] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Soundposts are an important feature of bowed instruments but are unsuitable for plucked instruments and will deaden the sound of a dulcimer . |
| 2 | Some cleansers help loosen simple blackheads , but are unsuitable for whiteheads , inflamed pimples or cysts . |
| 3 | The second type can be dull to ride , but are suitable for novices as they will not react to conflicting aids , which is why they are often found in riding schools . |
| 4 | The mesh kits give a plain arch , with no added mouldings , but are simple for an amateur to fit and plaster over . |
| 5 | They lack the pre-press capabilities of high-end packages , but are ideal for outputting to colour printers , or producing greyscale images for lasers . |
| 6 | They 're not really used for serious cooking but are OK for making a hot drink en route . |
| 7 | The last ZZAP ! readers survey has ( finally ) been collated , and the results speak for themselves : you really like the new improvements , but are hungry for more . |
| 8 | According to Wang Yangzu , deputy director of the agency , these businesses account for only 4 per cent of polluters but are responsible for over 60 per cent of the total industrial pollution caused . |
| 9 | Oesophagostomum infections in the pig are less often associated with clinical disease , but are responsible for poor productivity . |
| 10 | The military ready-to-eat rations , which are the only sort of food dropped , are better than nothing but are inappropriate for sharing in the community . |
| 11 | As you are aware , in the forthcoming first annual meeting of the Trust , all directors resign but are eligible for re-election . |
| 12 | Mm , yeah , but be honest for what you 're using , for what you 've said , would they pick up that , with not having |
| 13 | Even the queer ones , the ones that want a bit off the other side of the cake , well , you ca n't help but be sorry for 'em . |
| 14 | ‘ Yes , well , could n't help but be sorry for the old fellow . |
| 15 | 7 Introduce the patient to his neighbours and leave him to settle into the ward , but be available for discussion . |
| 16 | If this is to be a spinnaker leg , hold onto the hoist until you are sure that no-one is going to luff you , but be ready for a quick hoist . |
| 17 | He had started Supersight and had made quite an impact on an already highly competitive market with some clubs and putters which were a shade too gimmicky for me , but were tailor-made for the average club golfer , who will buy anything if it is ‘ guaranteed to add fifteen yards to your drive ’ . |
| 18 | Or had the truants simply outgrown school , but were ready for the world of work ? |
| 19 | But being unqualified for anything more taxing than preparing meals and cleaning rooms , it seemed I might have no alternative but to go into service . |
| 20 | The bouncing creature ca n't be killed , but is stunned for a while if shot . |
| 21 | This can degenerate into a meaningless ritual if the meetings are very regular but is effective for ad hoc ones and those on an occasional basis . |
| 22 | A book , on the other hand , generally requires more intellectual application from its readers but is good for delivering detailed information . |
| 23 | This affordable scheme not only covers you for loss of income , but is useful for the unforeseen expenses as well . |
| 24 | The book has been presented to kitchen supervisors and managers but is available for sale , price £4.50 . |
| 25 | Capitalism , being patriarchal , socially constructs sexuality within a heterosexual framework ( the inter-relationship between capitalism , patriarchy and heterosexuality is outside the scope of this chapter , unfortunately , but is overdue for socialist analysis ) . |
| 26 | This does n't tell us much about North Yorkshire , but is excellent for the many and varied mill shops of the old West Riding and cutlery in Sheffield . |
| 27 | The builder is not liable in respect of supply of the building but is liable for defective components used to construct the building ( s. 46(3) ) . |
| 28 | Lloyd , 6ft 6in tall and weighing in at more than 18 stone , was born in Montevideo but is eligible for Wales through his parents . |
| 29 | R. Hamilton is resigning as treasurer but is eligible for re-election to the committee . |
| 30 | Cocoa butter alone has a minimal flavour but is responsible for the texture of chocolate and its ability to mould into tablets and to coat confectionery centres . |