Example sentences of "but [verb] [pron] [vb infin] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | He did not take the sheaf of notes Marshall tendered but made him recite the relevant ones and in that way learned that three people said they had been wearing clothes which were , at least in part , cream-coloured . |
| 2 | But let me make the point here that separatism and man-hating are different things . |
| 3 | I agree with hon. Members who have said that it may prove to be a major step towards the valuable goal of greater unity in Europe , but let us face the fact that it changes nothing in today 's world . |
| 4 | This may be true to some extent , but let us examine the position arithmetically . |
| 5 | But let us suppose the reductivist took the epistemological option . |
| 6 | Naturally we regret any rise in bankruptcies , but let us remember the strengths of British industry , which has increased exports in the past 10 years by more than France , Germany , the United States or Japan — The hon. and learned Gentleman does not like that answer because he wants to talk Britain down . |
| 7 | But let us pose the question with all real Marxist sharpness . |
| 8 | But do they see the radar signals , too ? |
| 9 | But do they get the playgrounds they deserve ? |
| 10 | Science has given us the technology , but do we have the right to use it ? |
| 11 | But do we have the same vitality in our serious music ? |
| 12 | But do we doubt the existence of thought ? |
| 13 | But do you think the Copts will really deliver ? ’ |
| 14 | But do you envisage the employers should be in a position of the minority on the scheme ? |
| 15 | But do you get the reduced rate , is it reduced forty percent for all sort of categories whether you 're married , single ? |
| 16 | But do you know the story about his name ? |
| 17 | But do you remember the borders ? |
| 18 | But do you like the colour ? |
| 19 | But do you put the rest of the cards , sorry where do you place them ? |
| 20 | But did he desire the well-groomed young woman in high-heels and with figure held firmly in place by a good foundation garment , as much as the callow , untidy girl , so soft to touch and hold , he had first known ? |
| 21 | ‘ Tom , ’ I said , ‘ all they 've got is the bare fact of his winning the title , but did he win the Pipeline Masters ? |
| 22 | But did he enjoy the experience ? |
| 23 | He had the capital , but did he have the inclination to buy into yet another business in order to help one of the managers out ? |
| 24 | Svend , she knew , was blond and blue-eyed , but did he have the powerful charisma of his uncle ? |
| 25 | Yeah , but did I turn the bars off ? |
| 26 | ‘ Glad you had a good time , but did you do the experiment ? ’ |
| 27 | Teaching my granny to suck eggs , I am sure , but did you see the last Scottish Business Insider which profiled a number of women ? |
| 28 | She said : ‘ But did you suspect the Josephs knew the drugs were here ? ’ |
| 29 | But did you know the sharp-suited musician from New Orleans has already been tinkling away for more than 22 years ! |
| 30 | But did you know the sharp-suited musician from New Orleans has already been tinkling away for more than 22 years ! |