Example sentences of "be [adj] but a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | a All these options are useful but a catalytic converter will cut out 90 per cent of emissions of carbon monoxide , nitrogen dioxide and hydrocarbons . |
| 2 | a All of these are useful but a returnable bottle system ( as with doorstep milk deliveries in the UK ) uses fewer raw materials and less energy than even the most efficient recycling scheme . |
| 3 | If he receives decent ball , Stuart Barnes can be brilliant but a big question mark hangs over his performance when he 's confronted with poor quality possession . |
| 4 | Many businessmen and politicians in Scotland expect the effects of the Tunnel to be adverse but a recent analysis by economists from the Royal Bank of Scotland suggests that Scotland 's high tech inward investment is unlikely to be threatened . |
| 5 | He wants not a huge monument which would hardly be fitting but a small plaque somewhere in the village the plane narrowly avoided . |
| 6 | No spare parts were available but a small bus-load of Indian servants from our diocesan girls ’ school in Rangoon picked me up and took me on with them . |
| 7 | His eyes were unreadable but a small pulse at the edge of his lips was preparing for a dismissive smile . |
| 8 | The entire cast were delightful but a special mention for Mark Jax as the faithful Bob Cratchit and Glen Kinch as the cheery cockney Tupper . |
| 9 | Only 10% of current business is international but a major theme of AEA 's business plans is to expand this to 30% over five years . |
| 10 | Death was final but a severed love affair had the added conspiracy of jealousy , anger and the possibility of future revenge . |