Example sentences of "but [be] [vb pp] that [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Clare and Dawn , and former receptionist Angela Pelling ( who now works in the Transport Department with Hazel Thorpe ) were all previously hairdressers , but are agreed that they much prefer their work at Rentokil . |
| 2 | I only wish I could mention everyone and everything that goes to make up the whole of Christian Aid and its spirit , but be assured that we do not forget any contribution or take anyone 's help for granted . |
| 3 | They sensibly asked for a new kettle but were told that they could not have one because cuts meant that no new equipment or furniture of any kind was available . |
| 4 | Anaeas is in love with Dido but is told that he must leave in order to save trial . |
| 5 | The Registrar of Civil Appeals appreciated that the issue could be one of extreme urgency , but was assured that it was not . |
| 6 | She complained that her children had apparently not been allowed access to a Baptist minister , but was told that they had not asked for religious support when it was offered . |
| 7 | I went to the bar racks , the caserna , in Fontanellato to find out when my father was going to be released , but was told that they did not know , for he was in the hands of the Secret Police . |
| 8 | I tried to get them repaired , but was told that it would be much cheaper to buy replacements . |
| 9 | I telephoned Downing Street in quest of the Prime Minister , but was told that he was in Rome awaiting a call from me since he was anxiously concerned about the consultants and the possibility that their action might indeed have fatal consequences for some patients . |
| 10 | I telephoned him at the shipping company , but was told that he was not in the office . |
| 11 | He asked to see Laura , but was told that she had no wish to see him . |