Example sentences of "but have never [verb] a [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | He said he knew it sounded crazy , but ever since he 'd read it he 'd wanted to experience it , but had never met a woman who made him feel that way . ’ |
2 | I had noticed the name on a map but had never read a mention of it so went there in some trepidation : it seemed remote , so far from towns and railways . |
3 | She was in turn confused , amused , horrified by the things she read — and sometimes had that closer reaction , recognition of something suddenly true something she absolutely identified from her own experience , but had never put a name to . |
4 | Ms Gallacher said that Ms McCarthy had tried ecstasy once or twice before but had never had a fit . |
5 | She had listened to the radio occasionally but had never owned a television . |
6 | PC World 's customer profile breaks down into those who know what they want but want to see it demonstrated and to be able to walk away with the product ; those who know a bit , but have never bought a computer before ; and corporate customers seeking the best value for money . |