Example sentences of "it but [modal v] [verb] " in BNC.
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1 | He replied that he knew damn all about it but would swear it was . |
2 | If he heard anything he would not dream of doing anything about it but would go on gazing indifferently over the heads of his sheep . |
3 | Among these was the USA , but their delegation saw the obvious sense in the proposal and while they were not authorised to approve it they would not oppose it but would abstain instead . |
4 | I plan to repaint it but would like to keep it in its present colours . |
5 | But Miss Dallam would not only feel at ease with it but would look well in it too . |
6 | Silvikrin use a special blend of polymers in their Active Care styling range and explain that these polymers consist of string of carbon which link together to form a coating on the hair to protect it but will wash away easily so they do n't build up and dull shine . |