Example sentences of "[pron] but for [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ That is why we must succeed , not just for ourselves but for the Lord Cardinal . |
| 2 | The story that follows can be likened to a tale of exploration , not a new land that he stumbled across , but an important discovery , not only for himself but for the whole of mankind . |
| 3 | It may not quite be a Booker Prize contender is in itself but for the memories it brings back it is a wonder . |
| 4 | I rehearse these arguments not in an attempt to settle them but for the purpose of casting doubt upon the thesis that the performance of the economy is at the crux of the Government 's difficulties . |
| 5 | That is a disaster not only for them but for the nation , which is robbed of their abilities . |
| 6 | It was not for them but for the ruling CPP to decide what best promoted the goals Nkrumah outlined . |
| 7 | One day I know I wo n't have room for everything but for the moment I wo n't bring myself to part with something I have found , ’ she said . |
| 8 | There was nothing for it but for the two young men themselves to go to Lucy 's aid so , clearing their minds of any impure notions , they darted forward and seized her humming body , one by the shoulders , the other by the knees . |
| 9 | I was glad to accept the honour not so much for myself but for the cutter service as a whole when it was confirmed that I was to attend at Buckingham Palace the following summer . |
| 10 | You , my lady , will be here with us but for a short time , I understand — so pray be at ease , and treat this as your own abode . ’ |