Example sentences of "but i have [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So I can not claim to be an expert , but I have been considering spending my own money on America this year . |
| 2 | But I have been in regular contact with Ali Bacher and he assures me there are no problems over the tour and that it is definitely on . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ And as for the idea that I am being some how manipulated all I can say is that I do n't know about the other girls but I have been in a similar industry — television , for the last couple of years and now I know how it works . |
| 4 | But I have been working on some things especially for Pierantozzi , and hopefully I will get a chance to try them out . ’ |
| 5 | But I have been charged to satisfy myself of your discretion also . ’ |
| 6 | I ca n't say whether this is true or not but I have been told , it was spoke about when I was a kid , that they never saw each other except if they were both of the same religion . |
| 7 | ‘ The bag is gone forever but I have been able at least to recover this . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ That 's right , but I have been your friend for many days . |
| 9 | but I have been led in my experience to believe that they possess a natural intelligence and character which if properly guided and consistently handled should lead them to play a useful part in the synthesis of tribal life in Kenya … as a factor for stability in political development … |
| 10 | The macro lens cost more then the camera body but I have been very happy with it , especially since the lens functions as a normal lens as well . |
| 11 | Dear Rosemary , I know you must receive hundreds of letters like mine but I have been meaning to write to you now for ages . |
| 12 | ‘ I felt I never got a chance there , but I have been given the chance at Norwich and I 'm very pleased with how well it has gone . ’ |
| 13 | But I have been divorced 30 years and know I 'd feel the same as the man who was jailed if I found my wife in the arms of someone else . |
| 14 | Both crabs died after about two months , but I have been unable to find any information on them . |
| 15 | ‘ But I have been so busy . |
| 16 | ‘ It 's a heart-breaking decision for me to make , but I have been in the firing line of late with the suspensions and I have struggled with injuries all season , ’ said the Colchester manager . |
| 17 | This awful thing has never happened to me but I have been in the situation leading up to the attack hundreds of times , in trusting casual acquaintances to walk me home or allowing strange men to come into my house to do repairs . |
| 18 | I confess I did not remember her at all , but I have been in so many hoses , I suppose it is only natural … " |
| 19 | Not only have your reports been first-lass but I have been particularly pleased that you were able to establish and maintain such good relations with the girl 's family and with the police . |
| 20 | But I have been to the cirque in early June and in October , and found it almost deserted , so it is not too hard to pick your moment . |
| 21 | It 's odd ( and I feel a little guilty ) but I have been feeling happier today than at any time since I came here . |
| 22 | But I have been lucky in all sorts of things . |
| 23 | But I have been asked to give blood . |
| 24 | I am afraid I do n't know his second name , but I have been his friend since he was a boy . |
| 25 | ‘ It might surprise you , Hans , but I have been watching you for some time now . |
| 26 | But I have been unfair to the typists . |
| 27 | ‘ I never thought it would happen to me , but I have been left quite a large sum in a will . |
| 28 | I am aware it is some time since we spoke regarding Beeslack but I have been awaiting a response from , Senior Education Maintenance Officer concerning the tree planting proposed for the rough area in the corner of the playing field . |
| 29 | ‘ No , I am American , from the East Coast , but I have been living in England for some time . ’ |
| 30 | Ernest had no family , but I have been told that there were nephews . |