Example sentences of "but it [vb -s] [adj] [noun pl] [verb] " in BNC.
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1 | Bitez offers exciting day cruising , but it takes two weeks to acclimatise most people to the strong winds ! |
2 | Any man can be unfaithful , but it takes special circumstances to write a letter like that . ’ |
3 | Probably most such birds possess more powerful navigational skills , such as those we shall discuss shortly for pigeons , but it takes special experiments to demonstrate the fact . |
4 | There is no claim that this resolves the differences , but it helps top managers understand where they might focus their efforts in order to improve effectiveness — i.e. it identifies inconsistent schemas . |
5 | Banc One sets basic yet strict financial targets for the banks it takes over , but it lets local managers decide how to meet them . |
6 | It is largely derivative , but it contains some stories written from his own experience and that of his personal acquaintances , including an account of his family and its devotion to St Stephen 's church , Launceston . |
7 | According to Electronic News it has no OEM customers as yet , but it has two deals cooking . |
8 | ‘ It is a serious offence , but it means first-time offenders committing that crime could find themselves in prison . ’ |