Example sentences of "but [adv] of [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Here the history of such sciences does not consist in the gradual unfolding and emergence of scientific truths , but rather of a history of ‘ veridical discourses ’ .
2 Havel stressed that the dismissal was a reflection not of any disappointment with Vacek 's work , but rather of a resolve that the post should go to a civilian .
3 It should be in the form not of a ‘ plan of action ’ but rather of a manifesto , which provides the framework of a sustained commitment to , and implementation of , development goals and their operational components , and embodies institutional mechanisms for continuous negotiation , monitoring , appraisal , criticism and modification .
4 Many sediments are composed not of one single grain size population , but rather of a combination of sub-populations .
5 This should obviously lead to an improvement in the situation but regardless of the size of the corpus there will always be some transitions that are not found .
6 Normally , Mr Rigby says , he has a great admiration for predators but only of the kind that need to be conserved .
7 This biometric method is of value in specialist reports but probably of no value in general work .
8 Patrick heard the roar and the storm of applause and guessed that his curiosity had made him miss the shot not only of the tournament but probably of the golfing year .
9 Their intricate scheming spoke of defiance , but also of a love of conspiracy for its own sake , conspiracy prompted by group living within a regimented and closed institution .
10 The frequent changes resulting from postings and the demands of the duty roster make it difficult to ensure the continuity not only of a ‘ uniformed ’ organist , but also of a choir .
11 Charlie Mears emerges as the reincarnation not only of a galley slave from ancient Egypt , but also of a seaman from the Vinland Sagas .
12 Unresolved mourning has the capacity to erupt as an overwhelming crisis when a further bereavement is faced , not only of a death , but also of a loss to one 's life-purpose , like redundancy or retirement .
13 In medicine , we talk in general terms of a patient 's ‘ right to know ’ , but also of a doctor 's liberty , sometimes not to tell a particular patient for good reason .
14 In his study of collective bargaining in an international context , Clegg ( 1976 ) regards differences in the level at which agreements are concluded as an important determinant not only of membership density but also of a number of other aspects of union behaviour , at least in those countries where collective bargaining is the main method of trade union action .
15 Suffice to suggest that the ego -experienced world of the Sonnets , despite the enormous time devoted to the Thou , creates what is essentially a single vision , a self-dedication to the other , which in effect results in an exposure and analysis , not only of the other but also of the self .
16 You must learn to be aware not only of the degrees of concentration that are possible ( compare , for instance , your attention to the gripping climax of a movie with your first glances at the pages of the morning newspaper ) but also of the possibility of improving your own levels of concentration .
17 This in his opinion , as well as in the opinion of many others in the literature , has led to the use of inappropriate methods of assessment which have not only distorted the character of what is taught , but also of the way it has been taught .
18 The fact that shares and deposits of the personal sector feature so largely among building society liabilities is partly the result of their origins but also of the way in which building society interest is taxed .
19 He had been one of the most respected and admired deaf men of his time , and he was missed not only within the ranks of the BDDA but also of the NID , on whose executive committee he had served since its reorganisation in 1924 .
20 The narrowness of their escape was a frightful reminder not only of their human vulnerability , but also of the fragility of the regime , for had they died , the heir was only two years old .
21 ‘ To become not just members of their parish families but also of the Church of Lancaster .
22 Not only of its fastnesses and vastnesses but also of the minute detailing of existence upon our own planet : its climatic patterns and the plate tectonics that give rise to earthquakes , volcanoes , fold mountains and the oceanic ridges .
23 But , in the absence of something in the context which suggests that narrower meaning , the authorities in the 19th century and earlier all seem to point to the conclusion that the requirement to establish a conviction requires a proof not only of the finding of guilt but also of the court 's final adjudication by sentence or other order .
24 The White House tapes provided dramatic evidence not only of a conspiracy to obstruct justice , but also of the existence of a seige mentality in the upper reaches of the executive branch .
25 He enhances our sense not only of the poets ' universe — me cosmology of Dante and Milton , for example — but also of the symbolism used by painters and architects .
26 Discussion of poetry was animated , especially of Dante 's incomparable genius , but also of the genius of Shakespeare in his poems , especially the playfulness of his young works , which Ash particularly admires .
27 Most offer more than 50 per cent off the cost , not only of the activity , such as badminton , karate , table tennis , swimming or rowing , for example , but also of the equipment : badminton racquets , table tennis bats and rowing boats .
28 This is failure , and it is not only failure of the religion , but also of the system of dogmatic child indoctrination which perpetuates the failure .
29 Cost analysis is the starting point not only for deciding the subject of the exercise but also of the exercise itself .
30 Cost analysis is the starting point not only for deciding the subject of the exercise but also of the exercise itself .
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