Example sentences of "[adj] but no [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Inside there 's a material flap to keep your hands warm but no zipped size pockets . |
| 2 | Detailed neurological examination was impossible but no focal abnormalities or neck rigidity were noted . |
| 3 | Sandy coloured and varying greatly in shade according to the dominant colour of its normal habitat ; has some dark but no white feathers in tail . |
| 4 | Using a round-ended knife , stir in the milk to make a soft but no sticky dough . |
| 5 | These examples at least seem clear ; more often , buildings contain ovens or hearths which suggest bread-making but no other characteristic debris has been recognized . |
| 6 | So with increased age there is a switching of health rating from good to fairly good but no large increase in the percentage classing themselves as in poor health . |
| 7 | The new work also involved the construction of a road over a quarter of a mile long but no unexpected difficulties were experienced , either with this or the realigned route of the railway . |
| 8 | In this respect , he deviated from the conventional ideas about blacks possessing physical but no mental prowess . |
| 9 | Nonetheless , varying degrees of commitment became evident but no unequivocal support for family allowances emerged . |
| 10 | There were at least 81 coins and included one Edward VI shilling , 23 Elizabeth shillings , 17 of James I , some shillings and half-crowns of Charles I but no Scottish coins . |
| 11 | As regards other cancers in this age group , there is a small , non-significant excess during 1984–90 but no overall excess if the whole period 1963–90 is considered . |
| 12 | Knowledge of pupils and contact with parents may help guidance staff and school management to decide which absences are condoned and which are genuine but no foolproof method exists . |
| 13 | In spite of determined efforts to rescue the breed , there were only perhaps 150 cows in 1983 but no pure bulls at all , so that the cows were put to Guernsey bulls . |
| 14 | There is good reason why we should not speak ill of the dead but no good reason why we should not think it , if it seems to be necessary . |