Example sentences of "but [verb] n't [verb] [pers pn] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Why you had to is a mystery to me , but do n't do me any — ’ |
| 2 | But do n't do it too often , or your story that life with her is intolerable wears a little thin . |
| 3 | But do n't sit them directly on the base of the pond , where the filter will soon become clogged with sediment . |
| 4 | Kill me if you want , but do n't send me away from you ! ’ |
| 5 | Supposing I had said on the stairs , do what you like with me , but do n't send me away ? |
| 6 | But do n't hold me so tight . ’ |
| 7 | ‘ A huge , broad smile exercises 27 muscles , so give a series of very exaggerated ones , but do n't hold them too long . |
| 8 | But but do n't give it away for nothing . |
| 9 | No I say Jim , I want a Chinese , I 'll write you a cheque but do n't cash it tonight please . |
| 10 | BADGES have long been a cheap , effective way of making a statement — whether it 's Ban The Bomb or I Love Madonna — but do n't throw them away when your fervour wanes . |
| 11 | But do n't throw it away lightly . ’ |
| 12 | ‘ Fine , ’ he replied , ‘ but do n't leave it too long . |
| 13 | Pointing is tedious , so do n't break the pieces too small , but do n't use them too big either , or you might as well lay proper slabs . |
| 14 | A splash of mineral water — fizzy or still — gives a good pep-up after cleansing , but do n't use it straight from the fridge . |
| 15 | fix one , but do n't lever it too much in this stuff , just to move them |
| 16 | When you take it off you will have rows for tying the ribbon — but do n't remove it yet . |
| 17 | Go steadily forward , work towards the merger , but do n't force it too quickly . |
| 18 | Stimulate him to activity , but do n't push him too hard . |
| 19 | Yeah but do n't let him now . |
| 20 | She enjoyed hearing about the governess 's letters which would never be received and translations of East End rhyming slang , but did n't think he actually listened to her , he often asked her the same questions . |
| 21 | He tried the volley again , but did n't hit it straight and the shot went wide . |
| 22 | ‘ He is a good , experienced crafty boxer , but did n't worry me too much . |
| 23 | He speaks five languages , but does n't use them much — in speech , that is , though he reads a lot . |
| 24 | Unlike its competitors , Eden is still avoiding building in support for wireless data networks in its machines : it 's an attractive market on paper but ‘ we 've looked at the available technology and put together designs , but have n't taken it very far because the pricing just has n't worked ’ says Crisp . |