Example sentences of "[noun pl] but [verb] in a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Zhorik has also developed an interesting new style : huge sheets with paintings that recall Roy Lichenstein 's pictures but executed in a naïve , ethnic style that could be either Russian or New Guinean . |
| 2 | Originating summonses and equivalent documents will be served by an officer of the court , who may be the clerk to the court ( as in Switzerland ) , or an officer with specific functions including the service of process ( such as the ufficiale giudiziario in Italy ) , or in some countries such as France a huissier de justice , a process-server appointed by the State authorities but engaged in a professional capacity by the plaintiff . |
| 3 | A log fire burned in the hearth , there was a huge Persian rug on mellow oak-block flooring , three high-backed sofas , traditional two-seaters but covered in a soft paprika-coloured corduroy instead of the usual chintz . |
| 4 | He says we have watches that are meant to be divers ' watches but immersed in a small amount of water they fill up . |
| 5 | The two would take low stances in the cages and stare out together on the world , separated by bars but joined in a common sympathy . |