Example sentences of "but [art] [noun pl] ' [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Not all patrols escaped the attention of Japanese counter-measure , however , but the Australians ' skilful use of field craft — the infantry phrase for individuals ' movement in action — saved many losses . |
| 2 | It 's a competition Rangers have dominated in recent years but the holders ' last defeat in any domestic cup match was inflicted BY Hibs two years ago , the year they won the cup at Hampden . |
| 3 | The authors accept that the course may not have given adequate time to practical skills , but the participants ' inaccurate view of their own skills contributed to their lack of success . |
| 4 | Goddard and Stephen Hanvey tested Deano soon after the interval but the Glens ' two-goal cushion stayed intact until injury-time . |
| 5 | The Scots were seeded to meet the Fijians in today 's semi-final , but the islanders ' optimum squad are at home in a training camp . |
| 6 | But the unions ' chief negotiator , Mr Roger Poole , dismissed the allegations as deceitful . |