Example sentences of "but [be] [vb pp] that [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The company initially expressed doubts as to their liability to duty but were informed that the revenue were of the opinion that the duties were payable and that they would incur penalties if they did not pay . |
| 2 | He had attempted to obtain more whisky , but was informed that the bar was now closed until five-thirty . |
| 3 | He explained his predicament to the librarian but was told that the book was due to be pulped and it did not matter that he was the author . |
| 4 | Kensington Palace contacted the producers to obtain an advance copy for the princess , but was told that the video tape , with the extra material , was already available in High Street , Kensington . |
| 5 | Walter Scott seriously contemplated doing the same , or perhaps fleeing to the Isle of Man , as his brother Tom had done , but was persuaded that a better way out was the Trust Deed . |