Example sentences of "but [subord] [pers pn] have [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | So he has an interesting idea that we can set up democratic procedures to protect the minority within those procedures so that tyranny of the majority is something that afflicts only certain types of democracies , but if we have other types of democracies then we can protect the minority and the idea for proportional representation is often claimed in this light , but actually it does n't work as an idea , because although it allows a minority to be represented , represented is a different from being protected and so even if there 's a member of parliament with the one member of parliament with your unpopular views , that does n't mean that your unpopular views wo n't be made illegal say , because the fact that there 's one member of parliament wo n't mean that |
2 | ‘ I mean , if you believe that , then what you 're saying is women basically do n't want sex , but if they have enough food stuffed down their faces , they might be persuaded . |
3 | Any catfish will eat cichlid eggs or fry , but if you have small catfish , and give the dwarfs plenty of plants , and caves with small entrances , some fry should be produced . |
4 | The kindest way is to let it dry naturally , but if you have long hair , this is n't particularly practical in winter , so if you do use a dryer regularly , use a diffuser for a more gentle drying action . |
5 | But if you have that information you may want to confirm it 's right . |
6 | We have done our utmost to provide you with the best possible product but if you have any complaints or suggestions as to how it could be improved do n't hesitate to let us know . |
7 | We say more about the resolutions in the explanatory notes but if you have any queries about them please telephone our Shareholder Enquiry Office where the staff will be able to help you . |
8 | I shall be on holiday during the last two weeks of August but if you have any queries during my absence on vacation my assistant , Jack Robinson , will answer these . |
9 | I shall be on leave in the week before Easter , but if you have any queries about this request Barbara Hegarty will do her best to help . |
10 | If you 'd like to pop along to the dispensary , you 'll be able to collect your tablets straight away , but if you have any problems , you can always call from your cabin . |
11 | The hole required is small enough to need no lintel support , but if you have any doubts about the stability of the wall area above the proposed hole , consult your local Building Control officer . |
12 | A hired platform tower makes the work safer , but if you have any doubts about your ability to work at heights , it would be better to call in a guttering contractor to do the job for you . |
13 | But unless we have another child we have been told that we will be in this place until she is 13 . |
14 | TO SWIM — Swimming is claimed to be an excellent way to exercise , but unless you have regular access to a swimming pool , it 's unlikely that you will ever be able to swim enough to gain any real benefit from it . |
15 | You may already have a good idea , when planning your new kitchen , of the type of operation you want , but unless you have previous experience of designing a kitchen , there could be problems in store . |
16 | ‘ farmers do not make the best Group Organisers : not because they are less effective but because they have insufficient time ’ ( this from seven respondents ) |
17 | People who make such assertions do so not so much on a scientific basis , but because they have another axe to grind . |
18 | But because they have less control over muscles , it 's harder for them to form words and sounds . |
19 | They have as much interest in learning to talk as any other child , but because they have less control over the muscles in the mouth , it 's harder for them to express themselves . |
20 | ‘ Miss Braithwaite , ’ he turned towards her with warmth ‘ I realise of course that you 're on holiday and I hate to intrude on your leisure , but since you have some knowledge already , I wonder , would you feel able , discreetly , of course , to make one or two enquiries ? |
21 | I 'm sure you already have too many papers to read , but since I have spare copies I have enclosed a background paper we received on a European coastal conservation strategy , and a commentary on the EC and the Ramsar Convention in preparation for the 5th conference of the contracting parties of the Convention . |
22 | But when you have young children and are tied by school holidays , needs must . |
23 | A note from Bartram in 1745 seems to imply a slight difference of opinion as his account of some American pines had been questioned : ‘ But as I have great opinion of Miller 's learning and judgement , I am engaged in duty and friendship to inform him the best I can . ’ |