Example sentences of "but [pron] [is] [verb] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 It 's not yet known exactly what the chemicals are , but no-one is taking any chances .
2 My father could n't come because he 's publicly declared his opposition to the wedding and my mother would n't dare come without him — but she 's sent good wishes through one of the cousins .
3 Now neuro-surgeon Mr Nath is intending to take part in a cross country half marathon on the North Yorks Moors in July but he is hoping local clubs and societies will also join in his fundraising push .
4 ‘ Everybody marvelled at Clive 's goal in the replay against Chester but he 's scored 11 goals this season and 10 of them have been screamers like that . ’
5 But it is varying cultural transactions of the past which encouraged Shakespeare 's plays to remain in wide circulating which empower Shakespeare 's continued circulation .
6 But it is considering other changes to please the market .
7 Marketing chief Peter Sadler was unavailable to comment on the launch plans , but it is thought four agencies have been lined up to pitch for the business .
8 About 5.5 million public-sector employees have had a 1.5pc ceiling imposed on pay awards by the Government , but it is thought lower interest-rates may have encouraged people to spend .
9 The family is doing fewer things , but it is doing these things rather well .
10 It 's not a miracle cure , but it 's hoped American trials prove it can slow down the onset of Aids .
11 The house is very charming but it 's taken 20 years to get to the present condition .
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