Example sentences of "[verb] but [prep] the [adj] time " in BNC.
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1 | Macbeth defends but at the same time accuses himself ; ‘ Thou canst not say I did it : never shake/Thy gory locks at me ’ ( 50f . ) . |
2 | In this period not only did the nature of the trade-offs change but at the same time the policy-makers came to attach more or less importance to particular objectives . |
3 | I mean you do n't wan na be push , push I mean but at the same time you do n't wan na be you do n't definitely wan na be running around like a cuckoo head do you ? |
4 | The best we can do is to establish a habit of " challenge " since this allows the old idea to continue but at the same time attaches some doubt and dissatisfaction to it . |
5 | It is meant both to set out extraordinary expenditure which was how it arose but at the same time John pointed out that it might be a good thing if we also had an indication of the routine procedures and so therefore they are now set out in one document and are for your er final approval . |
6 | Women politicians and government ministers are prone to remark that the family is the foundation-stone of society " and should be strengthened but at the same time realize , as Dra . |
7 | When people walk into an auditorium , one thing ought to happen and another ought not : their attention should be grabbed and held but at the same time they should n't fall flat on their faces because you 've failed to gaffer down a loose wire . |
8 | Variety of rhythm , pace , form and pattern support basic training in the technique of movement , which should be effortless , natural , harmonious , skilled and controlled but at the same time retain the unique quality which expresses personality . |