Example sentences of "but [adv] [verb] [noun sg] in " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , the purpose of the article was not to provide a step by step guide to the workings of PCA ( see reference 1 ) , but rather to stimulate interest in the application of the technique . |
| 2 | In fact , the greatest body even of these , the urban domestic servants , did not enjoy the security of the favoured family retainers of the traditional nobility and gentry , but constantly faced insecurity in its most terrible form : instant dismissal ‘ without a character ’ , i.e. a recommendation to future employers from the former master , or more likely mistress . |
| 3 | The latter had a mere twelve members but nevertheless carried weight in a situation where the Callaghan government was in a technical minority in the House and in danger of imminent defeat . |
| 4 | It is worth going to some trouble to ensure that those involved understand that they are not facing an inquisition or a witch hunt but directly influencing management in their area . |
| 5 | They admit to having tentative discussions with Lindner 's agent several weeks ago but quickly lost interest in view of the player 's sky-high demands . |
| 6 | A relaxed horse will be somewhere between the two , with little tension in the head , neck and tail , maybe a rested hindleg , but still showing interest in his environment . |
| 7 | There are sites where it is not only possible to visit and see the reconstructions , but also to take part in activities simulating the way people lived on that site in the past , or even to live there for several days to get some sort of impression of the way of life . |
| 8 | The most informative is undoubtedly that caused by Gundovald 's claim to the throne , since Gregory of Tours not only allocates a considerable amount of space to the rebellion itself , but also provides evidence in the ensuing books of the Histories which illuminates the nature of the " pretender's ' following . |
| 9 | The naval manual ( US , Department of the Navy , 1955 , 6–4 ) is clear on this point , but also draws attention in a footnote to the relevance of the principles of the laws of war . |
| 10 | A small , but far reaching change in personal habits , career practices or attitudes and approaches to life could increase your efficiency and awareness . |
| 11 | Not then travelling in the comfort of an airliner to attend ceremonies marking an anniversary but actually taking part in the historic attacks against the mighty German battleship Tirpitz . |
| 12 | It suggested that the system was not just marking time but actually losing ground in some areas : |