Example sentences of "but is often [verb] " in BNC.

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1 Inaudible backstage mutterings are the sum total of rebellion to the little dictator who can not be deposed , but is often despised .
2 She is , however , only two years old but is often mistaken as being older .
3 The leniently-treated Sooner Still ran well at Doncaster a couple of weeks ago , but is often let down by his jumping .
4 This should be a feature of all powerful machines , but is often lacking .
5 The different ‘ voice ’ is troubling for contemporary western feminism , too , since feminism aims to take account of such voices , but is often accused of silencing or ignoring the less powerful of them .
6 Power is distinct from authority , but is often associated with it .
7 If not urgent , two clear days ' notice is required but is often waived .
8 Although not specifically mentioned , this suggests always starting with LM 1 , but is often interpreted , by experienced users of LM 's , as between LM 1 and LM 6 .
9 It emphasises the petty nature of most law breaking — a point which also emerges from Criminal Statistics but is often overlooked … .
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