Example sentences of "but [vb mod] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ Yes , but ought n't we to go out and calm the troops or something ? ’
2 One finds reassurance in foreign examples if one looks for it : but ought we not to be looking more for stimulus ?
3 He continues , ‘ Of all atmospheres those inclining to the yellow and the green are the most unhappy ; and the most grateful to the feelings those of a grey somewhat inclined to purple ; but a reddish purple hue is not only unpleasant in nature , but ought to be studiously avoided in a picture . ’
4 ‘ I do n't , ’ Markby said tentatively , ‘ like to interfere with the chef 's methods , but ought there to be that burning smell ? ’
5 Thus , liability may follow where the third party does not know , but ought to know , of the breach .
6 However , the offence is so serious , and parents and car owners are so concerned , that the House should not delay but ought to place the Bill on the statute book as soon as possible .
7 ‘ Small , but ought to serve your purposes .
8 Doubtless local authorities will want to have their say in the matter , but let's hope that soon we will be finding woodworking workshops and factories in amongst our trees , and making best use of our most readily renewable resource .
9 Nothing wrong with that , of course , but let's not pretend that one can really make a decent living just by turning wood .
10 Policies differ , but let's look first at the basic type which covers buildings and/or contents against a set list of risks such as fire , theft , subsidence and earthquakes .
11 Very good Piper , ’ responded the Brigadier , ‘ but let's have something a little more lively next time round . ’
12 But let's hope the piana is only an upright : it would be a shame if the child who wants an organ has to go without and it 's hard to see how Santa would manage with a Steinway grand .
13 He suggested we go and talk to him , so I said to David , ‘ Well , here 's this guy — I do n't know what he 's going to do , but let's go and see him . ’
14 ‘ As we 're not guests , we 're not really supposed to go inside , but let's ! ’
15 Mr. Bridges has asked a couple of pertinent scientific questions — but let's hear more from him before , perhaps , returning to the audience here in the studio for some more of their opinion . ’
16 ‘ Businesses are forced to become more aware of other problems of family responsibility But let's make sure that these childcare provisions are not merely cosmetic . ’
17 But let's not be stupid about the freedom we enjoy .
18 But let's try the straw . ’
19 I have a right to be annoyed , but let's keep the lid on .
20 Oh yes , they might want to worship God but let's take one step at a time .
21 But let's start with the easiest question first .
22 But let's face it , in this infectious old world
23 But let's go back to our musical score for argument 's sake orchestral , since most popular classical music involves the use of a large instrumental ensemble of some form or another .
24 But let's not make comparisons .
25 I do n't mean wait fifty years — but let's meet here , in the Jade Cockatoo , in a year 's time , and have a sort of celebration !
26 But let's have one day we can look back upon in the lean years to come . ’
27 But let's look first at the visible problems , realising the need for fun , not for a fruitless day 's digging or waiting around for ferrets that are none too likely to return to the surface once allowed underground .
28 ‘ We 'll do what we can , but let's not forget we are here to secure the ship , and the best place to do that is from here .
29 • Point taken about the computers , Joel , but let's be realistic — the Speccy was great in its day , but it 's a bit long in the tooth now .
30 But let's get this whole issue into perspective .
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