Example sentences of "but now [pron] is [vb pp] " in BNC.
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1 | We were really looking forward to Christmas together as a family but now everything is ruined . |
2 | At one time only a few selected diseases were thought to have links with the sufferer 's state of mind , but now it is recognized that a whole range — from cancer to heart attack — may be brought on by worry and strain . |
3 | White never used to be a predominant Goshiki colour , but now it is realised that a snow-white base admirably sets off the other shades . |
4 | But now it is called the Isle of Fincara ; for we were not left to live there long in peace . |
5 | But now it is ended . |
6 | But now it is understood that annual sales have slipped to only about $30m — and accumulated losses at the subsidiary are put at as much as $10m . |
7 | Sooner or later , the knee will have to make a move , but now it is immobilised by the two flies , the lower of which is so still that it seems dead . |
8 | It was probably effective the first time , but now it is looked on as a desperate move , a last ditch attempt to gain attention . |