Example sentences of "[adj] but it [modal v] [adv] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The setting might appear incongruous but it can also be seen as being particularly poignant . |
| 2 | I wish it was quite so simple but it would certainly be a boost for us . ’ |
| 3 | Alan ‘ Fluff ’ Freeman said : ‘ It was quite good but it could never be the same — we were like kids with a new toy . ’ |
| 4 | Haemorrhage is usually immediate but it can occasionally be a late complication . |
| 5 | At this stage the fill colour is yellow but it can easily be changed . |
| 6 | At £12,260 the Aura TD is not particularly cheap but it would certainly be near the top of my shopping list if I was looking for a medium-sized diesel hatchback . |