Example sentences of "[adj] but [adv] [verb] [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For the first time since Heaven , Ace thought of Julian , and the times they had sat in worn green leather armchairs , the hum of traffic from the A40 outside making waves in their glasses , knowing that the barman thought they were underage but also knowing that Ace intimidated him so much that he would n't say anything . |
| 2 | This is not only good for comparison later but also adds another idea to the teaching unit for this class . |
| 3 | They have a reputation for being tough but rarely give any evidence of being so . |
| 4 | From a personal point of view , the best interviews are the ones which become conversations , discussions which proceed on an equal basis , that are informal but still retain some kind of shape . |
| 5 | I would n't quibble with any of the other species you say are not suitable but please avoid this blight on the poor Hatchet which to my mind is a rewarding and unusual species in any community . |
| 6 | Young skin is not only thinner but also has fewer pigment cells and is less able to protect itself from the sun . |
| 7 | The latest round of re-organisation , launched in 1990 but only completed this month , should provide a framework and spur for further improvement . |