Example sentences of "[conj] [adv] [conj] [adv] [pron] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 We may need them , but we should also spare a thought for our cats when using them , or sooner or later our pet animals will suffer .
2 Wendy says that slowly but surely our name is taking hold in this wide area .
3 Walking slowly , she allowed her eyes to roam over the seated lunchers , hoping to catch sight of Suzie 's dark curls , but although once or twice her heart leapt to her mouth in anticipation of discovery she was finally forced to admit defeat .
4 He was fortunate to get away with his life , but sooner or later his luck will run out . ’
5 A short flight up was a landing and the stairs turned in on themselves to another short flight , which brought her to another corridor similar to the one downstairs but more than twice its length .
6 She was singing aloud as she skipped when suddenly and unexpectedly her rope was fouled by something and nearly tripped her up .
7 Mark 's offbeat description of the beautiful French countryside , the heat , the food , was as entertaining as always and then his style changed and the real reason for writing became evident .
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