Example sentences of "but [pers pn] must understand " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Yes , I know we are primarily a mental hospital , but you must understand how important it is . |
| 2 | But you must understand that , after this , I can do no more . |
| 3 | ‘ I am very sorry , ’ he said , ‘ but you must understand it has been a very long time … |
| 4 | But you must understand , Albert , I must get married from my home . |
| 5 | But you must understand this : you are not having any more money from me . |
| 6 | ‘ Gran , I did n't want to tell you , especially now , but you must understand . |
| 7 | But you must understand that … |
| 8 | But you must understand — I have been working under the most severe restraints . ’ |
| 9 | But you must understand his condition . |
| 10 | ‘ I know I 'm no angel , Robyn , I know my temper gets the better of me at times , but you must understand the pressure that I was under too . |
| 11 | But you must understand that her refusal has nothing to do with her wishes . |
| 12 | ‘ Never mind , Ellie , but you must understand that what with one thing and another we do tend to jump to conclusions — not always the most obvious . ’ |
| 13 | ‘ You must think we 're all very wicked sometimes , Mr Devlin , but you must understand how it started . |
| 14 | But you must understand that it really is n't any fun spending an evening with someone who is cross all the time . ’ |
| 15 | It is necessary for the nurse not only to be concerned with the outcome of the action but she must understand its origins and the process of carrying it out . |
| 16 | There is nothing immoral about being a member of CND , but we must understand that the principles and policies of that organisation are wholly different from the principles and policies set out in the motion . |