Example sentences of "but was [verb] [to-vb] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Bhattarai tendered his resignation to the King on May 14 but was asked to stay in office until the formation of a new Cabinet . |
| 2 | It is a penalty if it was not a genuine attempt by the parties to pre-estimate the likely damages but was intended to hang in terror over one party to ensure that he carried out the contract . |
| 3 | Leaping over fallen worshippers , Ace made for the sedan chair , but was forced to dive for cover when Richmann appeared from behind it with the Winchester drawn . |
| 4 | Mr. Sheppard was hired as a contracts officer three months ago , but was told to go on leave after complaints about the selection process . |
| 5 | Sister Cooney looked sympathetically at Jack , but was constrained to nod in agreement . |
| 6 | When Moorcroft resigned in April 1794 , Coleman also proffered his resignation but was persuaded to continue in office . |
| 7 | He claimed the Government was aware that a ban on advertising would help reduce illness and death , but was continuing to succumb to pressure from the tobacco industry . |