Example sentences of "but they have just " in BNC.
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| 1 | For about four centuries the rulers of England had been trying to conquer and rule France , Scotland , and Ireland , but they had just lost their last foothold in France at Calais , their position in Ireland was as insecure as it had ever been , and the Scottish problem had taken an altogether new turn because Mary the Queen of Scotland could present a good claim to the English throne . |
| 2 | The others were perfectly alright , but they 've just worn out , do you like these ? |
| 3 | You know that 's all right he may , might , alright there may of been a soldier there , but they 've just come from that direction |
| 4 | They 're in Nottingham tonight and they 're later at the Ritz at Lincoln but they 've just heard that they 're number one in the hit parade with their new video . |
| 5 | Jock , no-one can be bothered to work , but they 've just got ta do it . |
| 6 | My ancestors brought such sophisticated culture to India — but they have just let it disintegrate . |
| 7 | Not only are beer taxes still with us , but they have just gone through their biggest shake-up for many years . |