Example sentences of "[vb past] [adj] but [adv] [verb] [art] " in BNC.
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1 | If the tribunal had , for example , decided that it should be comprised of , inter alia , the need for certain fixtures and fittings , and then later ignored this but still invoked the phrase furnished tenancy , all the objections expressed to the separation of the sum from the parts would still apply . |
2 | The most appealing aspect of The Smiths is their charisma — working class street boys made good but still retain an aura of mystery . |
3 | He looked tired but nevertheless managed a smile as he caught sight of his two employees and walked over to join them . |
4 | Parkin looked worried but then snorted a laugh through his chiselled nose . |
5 | The remaining chromosome 5 appeared normal but presumably contained a submicroscopic microdeletion in a subpopulation of cells . |
6 | Endill was sure she made tools because they never bought any but always had the ones they needed for digging and planting . |