Example sentences of "but when [pron] saw [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ But when we saw the tape we realised they were n't world beaters after all . |
2 | If I 'd had time to think , I would have used my bat , but when I saw the ball , it was just about to start its downward path . |
3 | I worked in Norwich for two years and got my City and Guilds in hairdressing , but when I saw an advertisement for a receptionist 's job at a local company ( now ) I jumped at the chance . |
4 | When Cliff went to Bangladesh he was already a member of Tear Fund but when he saw the suffering he felt that he had to do more and was ready to give up his singing career and follow his religious instincts to help these people . |
5 | But when he saw the strength of the gale he was seized with fear ; and beginning to sink , he cried , ‘ Save me , Lord . ’ |
6 | But when she saw the church clock she realised she was too early for the bus — nearly three-quarters of an hour too early . |