Example sentences of "but [vb past] he [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This blighted his prospects but turned him into new paths . |
| 2 | In a stand-up scenario , as the crazy newsagent , Merton was on form ( although rarely at his very best ) , but put him in one of his sketches and the limitations of his acting are obvious . |
| 3 | The confidence of Pericles ' exposition is magnificent ; but did he after all ‘ understand what was needed ’ ? |
| 4 | She picked up the suspicion in his voice , said nothing , but left him to open the door . |
| 5 | He had confidence in Timman 's ability to hold this theoretically drawn endgame , but tested him for four hours on Monday before agreeing to share the point . |