Example sentences of "but [verb] they [vb mod] [adv] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They were so free in expression she wondered if they had been read at all by his parents but presumed they could hardly have escaped their eye . |
| 2 | The two are fierce competitors in the market , despite cooperation at the engineering level , but say they will not compete by undercutting pricing . |
| 3 | As Coote himself protested , both men were privately committed to legislation but believed they could not involve the government on the issue . |
| 4 | The local MP Robert Jackson who 's also a Minister in the employment department admits the Government has made mistakes , but says they ca n't take all the blame . |
| 5 | Shadow National Heritage spokesman Ann Clywd was also pleased with the Government 's plans but warned they must not put pools staff out of work . |
| 6 | We want modern grounds with good facilities , but recognise they will not come overnight . |
| 7 | In a statement this evening , Thames Water apologized for the inconvenience caused , but said they must always give the welfare of their customers the highest priority . |
| 8 | Yeah but see they ca n't do that with you cos you 're not selling a house . |