Example sentences of "[noun prp] but [pron] [verb] [art] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 She then wrote to Mr Woodhouse enclosing a photograph of Grey Towers but she received no reply .
2 We started calling them Ronnie but it got a bit confusing .
3 Only , we work the Good Friday but we have the Tuesday off
4 When Richard died , in 1199 , John succeeded him as King of England and Duke of Normandy but he abandoned the Duchy in 1203 , only to prepare expeditions , in 1205 , to recover his position in France , imposing heavy taxes in England .
5 I 've enjoyed my four years at Widnes but I think a change of clubs will help me get back on the international scene , ’ said Tait , 27 , who has agreed a three-year contract with the Headingley club .
6 He said he wanted to explain something to Beryl but I 've no idea what .
7 ‘ It will certainly be a big change from Hoylake but we know the area well and we have friends there , ’ said Mr Williams , 53 , who has been in Hoylake since 1986 .
8 ‘ It will certainly be a big change from Hoylake but we know the area well and we have friends there , ’ said Rev Williams , 53 , who has been in Hoylake since 1986 .
9 I kept waving to Mike but he took no notice , and if I hang about here Otley will only ask me to fetch him a slice of ox and then I shall be sick .
10 We are as strong as Cornwall but they have the experience of having played in last season 's final , and I suppose they 'll be bringing their fair share of support .
11 Kate was still looking at Peter but she accepted the change of subject smoothly , like a skilful footballer changing tack to cope with a pass from an unexpected direction .
12 But man had this animal desire within him to do what Mr Lion did to Mrs. Lion but he had no mate to fulfil his desire .
13 I 'm not sure who fed the ball through to Wallace but he took the shot brilliantly .
14 He said Labour , Conservative and Lib Dems have refused to share a debate with Dr Clarke but he warned the BNP would not be prevented from going to election meetings in the town .
15 The mare was not as fast as Grye but she had the edge on the stallion when it came to jumping , and Seb did not intend stopping to open any gates .
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