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 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 .
3 Goddard and Stephen Hanvey tested Deano soon after the interval but the Glens ' two-goal cushion stayed intact until injury-time .
4 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 .
5 But the unions ' chief negotiator , Mr Roger Poole , dismissed the allegations as deceitful .
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