Example sentences of "but [pers pn] [modal v] [vb infin] for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | But I would opt for a self-catering package which enable you to take full advantage of the excellent weekly markets . |
| 2 | ‘ No , but I 'll wait for a word with Leon . ’ |
| 3 | But you could ask for a special audit . |
| 4 | But we must allow for a certain amount of give and take . |
| 5 | It is not very close to the theatre but we can arrange for a car to take her back after every performance . ’ |
| 6 | But he must wait for a fitness check on club record signing Don Goodman before finalising his line-up . |
| 7 | He had no intention of drinking the stuff , but it might do for a shave . |
| 8 | It 's very small , only just room for the bunk , but it would do for a time . |
| 9 | It was off , but it would do for a round of roulette . |
| 10 | It would n't fool them for long but it would do for a moment . |
| 11 | But it would do for a comic sketch — ‘ |
| 12 | None of this means Shawcross should stop — the cause is too important — but it can make for a frustrating life . |
| 13 | ‘ It 's not quite all , ’ said Owen , ‘ but it will do for a start . ’ |