Example sentences of "but when [pron] see the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ But when we saw the tape we realised they were n't world beaters after all . |
| 2 | If I 'd had time to think , I would have used my bat , but when I saw the ball , it was just about to start its downward path . |
| 3 | But when you see the inside … ’ |
| 4 | I 'll be absolutely open with you — we do have difficulties over cash , but when you see the business we 've got lined up … well , this time next year I 'll expect the bank to be standing me a slap-up lunch ! |
| 5 | When Cliff went to Bangladesh he was already a member of Tear Fund but when he saw the suffering he felt that he had to do more and was ready to give up his singing career and follow his religious instincts to help these people . |
| 6 | But when he saw the strength of the gale he was seized with fear ; and beginning to sink , he cried , ‘ Save me , Lord . ’ |
| 7 | But when she saw the church clock she realised she was too early for the bus — nearly three-quarters of an hour too early . |