Example sentences of "but [was/were] [adj] [verb] [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Goldsmiths accepted with alacrity Middleton 's offer to resign owing to " daily declining health " on 27th April 1847 , but were unwilling to honour his final request : |
| 2 | This view was qualified by other officers of the company who said in some instances Informix could provide backing for startup firms , such as those which may have developed important technology but were unable to productise it due to lack of funds . |
| 3 | Civil Service had most of the play throughout but were unable to convert their territorial advantage and possession into goals . |
| 4 | Within ten months the building had been purchased , converted , renovated , occupied by its new owners , and a condominium created — a housing association in which residents jointly owned the equity but were free to sell their individual shares if they wished to move . |
| 5 | The Pakistani fought with characteristic courage , but was unable to utilise his fearsome steamrolling style , except in bursts . |