Example sentences of "but it seemed [adj] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Most of the dogs were put down when they slowed up , but it seemed indelicate to refer to it . |
| 2 | In all fields , there was still much that was unknown : in Herbert Spencer 's philosophy , and in Tyndall 's Belfast address , there was room for the unknowable ; but it seemed reasonable to hope that under pressure from inquiring minds this would shrink , if not ultimately wither away altogether . |
| 3 | Her mouth slowly stirred under his and Jessamy knew she was making a big , big mistake , but it seemed impossible to stop . |
| 4 | Tears stung her eyes as she heard his anger and she turned away , rubbing a hand over her eyes to wipe them away , but it seemed impossible to stop the flow now that it had begun . |
| 5 | But it seemed polite to visit the Freitas family , especially after Lina had come to Monte Samana on a fruitless errand . |
| 6 | She had no way of knowing where Luke was this morning , but it seemed logical to try the house first and then go on from there . |
| 7 | She went into the hall a little nervously , her eye on the chain which could be hooked across the door to guard against burglars , but it seemed silly to put it up . |
| 8 | ‘ I 've no idea , but it seemed sensible to keep an eye open for anyone in the grounds . ’ |