Example sentences of "but when [pron] [verb] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Not only were the boys patient in explaining fishing techniques to their obviously ignorant librarian , but when they questioned each other 's accuracy , they presented an argument and facts to support it in a calm and friendly manner . |
| 2 | He says ; When it comes down to it people may be able to afford a mortgage but when they need ancillary finance many of the banks and buildings societies are not interested . |
| 3 | I am quite sure that the Moderator and his colleagues will be able to withstand any theological attack directed by the Rev. Ian Paisley , but when it approaches physical violence this is another matter . |
| 4 | Yes , but when I put some back , back packed . |
| 5 | But when I play that kind of match in Germany , it is great . ’ |
| 6 | But when you delegate that task is there anything that you retain ? |
| 7 | But when you increase technical expertise , you also increase the risks . |
| 8 | I 've learnt a lot of things — how to bath a baby , feed a baby , it sounds dead simple but when you get that baby in your hands you 're shaking . |
| 9 | But when you reach this age you should be able to control it ! |
| 10 | ‘ I wanted to write , but when you study English literature it paralyses you from being a creative writer , because what you read is so wonderful all the time , you feel you ca n't possibly pit yourself against them and try yourself . ’ |
| 11 | But when you see that divide sign , it 's not always halving is is it ? |
| 12 | But when he claimed another wicket the entire Notts team fled in all directions and left him — arms outspread — to celebrate embarrassingly alone in the middle of the pitch . |
| 13 | Mildred closed her eyes again , hoping that perhaps it was only a nightmare , but when she sneaked another look , the apparition was still there , and now it began patting gently at Mildred with its gigantic paws . |