Example sentences of "[conj] [adj] but [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A " producer " , under s1(2) , is defined as : ( a ) the person who manufactured it ; ( b ) in the case of a substance which has not been manufactured but has been won or abstracted , the person who won or abstracted , the person who won or abstracted it ; ( c ) in the case of a product which has not been manufactured , won or abstracted but essential characteristics of which are attributable to an industrial or other process having been carried out ( for example , in relation to agricultural produce ) , the person who carried out that process … |
| 2 | They too have passed over into the world of law , business , government and technology , where rational but secular goals and methods dominate . |
| 3 | We do not know whether peaks ( and troughs ) in phenylalanine control are more ( or less ) harmful than persistent but moderate hyperphenylalaninaemia . |
| 4 | It confirms my theory that low-powered but aerodynamically-sound aircraft are generally far nicer to fly than those high-powered bricks whose great drag is masked by a big engine . |
| 5 | As usual , he was at his desk before she arrived at the office , and , as always , she felt that brief but undeniable shock of pleasure at seeing him . |
| 6 | The liberal centre considered the Manifesto less than satisfactory but sufficient grounds for a return to normality . |
| 7 | Liberals generally considered the Manifesto less than satisfactory but sufficient grounds for a return to normality . |
| 8 | All too often though , the critical enthusiasm is immense , while the actual critical judgement disappoints , and we are left with the feeling that good but minor work is being overpraised for polemical reasons . |
| 9 | I could have mentioned cogito ergo sum , only I detest that shallow but influential maxim , now I 'm glad to say discarded . ’ |
| 10 | On any view of causes , a great deal in the life of each of us is completely out of our power , and our freedom must consist in the way we handle that small but crucial area which does actually come before us for choice . |
| 11 | Often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child 's intended meaning or elaborated so that new but related information is added . |
| 12 | Summing up the Japanese impact on Korea , it may be said that efficient but harsh administration was provided ; economic progress was promoted yet in a distorted way , designed to benefit the colonial master . |
| 13 | A year earlier he witnessed the Sex Pistols debacle at the Lesser Free Trade Hall , Manchester , a legendary bombastic event bludgeoned into rock history books by the Pistols ' typical blind arrogance and contrived but destructive chaos . |
| 14 | Mass market properties are generally tied to the practical lobby , with heavy-traffic flooring and impersonal but efficient reception counters equipped with computers . |
| 15 | His humorous and anecdotal but scholarly teaching style did not go unnoticed . |
| 16 | Traditional ‘ rational ’ rectilinear layouts and crisp but unobtrusive photographs radiate what one appreciative commentator described as ‘ class and cool ’ . |
| 17 | A good parent does not let his or her child do anything ; there have to be proper guidelines , firm but loving admonition at times and clear but gentle encouragement . |
| 18 | Under Chapter II , grant-aid was available for these arrangements and similar but separate arrangements were introduced for vacation studies and ‘ summer schools ’ attended by students who had attended WEA classes and courses under Chapter III regulations . |
| 19 | The pancreas appeared somewhat swollen and enlarged but peritoneal fluid was minimal . |
| 20 | That apart , from its shiny red spinner through the smooth tapering plywood-covered wings and fuselage to the tailplane-elevator assembly and simple but shapely fin and rudder , this aeroplane displays considerable thought in design and skill in execution . |
| 21 | Even so , it felt good , like real nature and how real apples should feel like , not bright green and synthetic but dirty green and coarse . |
| 22 | The house was full of kids and dogs , dancers and comics , spur-of=the-moment parties and welcome but unexpected visitors . |
| 23 | ‘ At St Mary 's he will long be remembered for his quiet , firm , and kindly but unassuming manner , apart from his service as a sidesman and his reputation in the country … |
| 24 | Various languages ( e.g. the Philippine language Samal ) have demonstratives ( discussed below ) that specify location near other participants — in this case attending but not speaking parties , and present but non-participating parties . |
| 25 | And cynical but obedient man servant Brassett ( Nick Bayly ) . |
| 26 | It is the reader of moving and extraordinary but cryptic poetry who needs to know this , not the perhaps nosey biographer . |
| 27 | Snow was a problem on high ground in the northeast on the 3rd , 4th and 8th but strong winds were the main feature on several days . |
| 28 | 6 ( 6 ) STRICTLY BALLROOM : Stunning high-energy Australian film about a young and talented but unorthodox dancer . |
| 29 | • Profiles of leading West German companies , and smaller but significant exporters . |
| 30 | Spacing should be about 23cm ( 9in ) , and it needs plenty of sun and well-drained but fertile soil . |