Example sentences of "but it [verb] [pers pn] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | But it does please me that we fight back , I like that , but it displeases me the way we sort of go under a little bit . |
| 2 | No it does n't , but it gives them the means to promote it . |
| 3 | They use the idea for designing the interiors of buildings and so on ; essentially it 's a toy in its current form , but it gives you the idea . |
| 4 | But it gives you the peace of mind to know that , if the worst should happen , you could cope with the situation . |
| 5 | That 's a bit extreme but it gives you the idea . |
| 6 | Not only did this save the horses the pull up the hill through the village , but it gave them the occasion for one more glimpse of Tamar and the children , who stood on the steps , waving . |
| 7 | ‘ I ca n't explain , but it gave me the most terrible feeling . |
| 8 | Quite unwittingly you played right into my hands that night , Aurora — I knew you had n't been taking drugs , but it gave me the perfect excuse for sticking around . |
| 9 | ‘ You came to in the middle of it , unfortunately for you , but it gave me the opportunity to make a superficial examination . ’ |
| 10 | Gloriana is a pageant opera , but it shows us the heartbreak behind the painted progress . |
| 11 | Try sitting the other side of your desk ; it may sound crazy but it shows you the world from another angle . |