Example sentences of "but for an [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But for an ordinary church service this can be regarded as absolutely matter of fact . |
| 2 | Similarly , if a floating.point compare instruction is provided , it should test not for equality but for an absolute difference lying within this range . |
| 3 | This was the first time I had seen him surf in the flesh , but for an entire month I had contemplated him pulling fearlessly into a vicious Pipeline tube when I should have been writing lectures . |
| 4 | But for an authoritative opinion on either work , Bill really needs to see them . |
| 5 | George immediately became a fixture in the Palace side and , but for an occasional injury , he remained there for seven seasons . |
| 6 | But for an illustrated account of nature reserves , consult the ‘ Natural History ’ . |
| 7 | It would have been a perfect day at Hereford Regatta , but for an unwelcome visitor . |
| 8 | Prosecution counsel Mr CHristopher Clarke QC said the plan would have succeeded but for an important factor which Jones had overlooked . |
| 9 | ( 2 ) The covenant implied by subsection ( 1 ) ( " the lessor 's repairing covenant " ) shall not be construed as requiring the lessor — ( a ) to carry out works or repairs for which the lessee is liable by virtue of his duty to use the premises in a tenant-like manner [ below ] , or would be so liable but for an express covenant on his part , ( b ) to rebuild or reinstate the premises in the case of destruction or damage by fire , or by tempest , flood or other inevitable accident , or ( c ) to keep in repair or maintain anything which the lessee is entitled to remove from the dwelling-house . |