Example sentences of "but [adj] time [pers pn] [modal v] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But each time he could n't find a way past Eric Nixon in the Tranmere goal . |
| 2 | Moses and Aaron bravely do not do as they are told , but this time they can not save the body of the people from disaster . |
| 3 | Then Shiona had preferred to deny the evidence of her eyes , but this time she could no longer do so . |
| 4 | I waved frantically , but this time I could actually sense my body temperature falling rapidly with the physical exertion . |
| 5 | Denis Norden was as delightful and urbane a guest as Don Black had been , but this time I could actually hear and respond to what he was saying . |
| 6 | ‘ Thank you , but this time I need n't keep you more than a minute . |
| 7 | ‘ My God , he 's a clever bastard , but this time he wo n't get away with it , I 'll see to that ! ’ |
| 8 | Herbert tried to look hopeful about his future , but this time he could n't even manage his usual cheerful smile . |
| 9 | Alright , but given time we will eventually build up that skill base again . |
| 10 | It was fortunate that there was no bother on Sunday morning but next time we might not be so lucky . |
| 11 | But next time you will not need to sing the Marseillaisc . |
| 12 | But next time it wo n't |