Example sentences of "but it had a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sheffield was the smaller town , but it had a bigger train station , more industrial soot , more prostitutes , and an all black movie house , the Carver , all in close proximity to one another . |
| 2 | A ridiculous word in itself , but it had a certain swing about it . |
| 3 | But it had a dramatic effect on the entertainment giant 's stock . |
| 4 | But it had a profound effect on the child care service of the time . |
| 5 | But it had a queer feeling — you 'll see for yourselves when we get there . |
| 6 | ‘ Ah , ’ was all that Maidstone said to this but it had a knowing sound to it . |
| 7 | But it had a special place in many north Londoners ' hearts . |
| 8 | So there I am , during this rather romantic conversation , toying with the little hairs in it 's ears , not knowing whether I should try and get in through the snout or what — but it had a happy ending . |
| 9 | But it had a tragic consequence . |