Example sentences of "but [adv] of [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | These are of several types but predominantly of the circular tumulus design with its stone base and decorative cornice ( 80 and 84 ) . |
| 2 | He went into her giant bathroom to take his mind off things and stood there awhile between her mirrors , thinking not particularly of how he looked himself but mostly of the inflections that she had caught from Fred , and also of how it must feel to be this negligently perfect child , who had obviously never in her life spent herself combating a flaw . |
| 3 | 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 ’ . |
| 4 | When some sociologists talk of the ‘ socialization function of the family ’ , therefore , they are not talking of a family deliberately and consciously performing a function assigned to it from outside by ‘ society ’ , but rather of a more subtle process that arises out of the facts of being married , of sharing a residence over a long period of time , and of parenthood . |
| 5 | Many sediments are composed not of one single grain size population , but rather of a combination of sub-populations . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | 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 . |
| 8 | John Merrill has concluded that the rebellion was probably not the result of conspiracy but rather of the geographical remoteness of the island , the tenuous nature of government authority , and ancient grievances against Seoul . |
| 9 | [ Between 1989 and 1991 ] total recorded monetary losses due to accidents including business interruption , as monitored by the recording system , increased from $8.3 million to $131 million , a reflection not of an increase in the number and size of accidents , but rather of the increasing maturity of the company 's accident costing scheme . ’ |
| 10 | 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 . |
| 11 | But regardless of the precise predictive value of this threshold , our findings show clearly that patients destined to suffer recurrence presented a persistent upward shift in the proliferative pattern which could be detected before the relapse occurred . |
| 12 | He may even have competed and undergone intensive schooling , but perhaps of the wrong sort . |
| 13 | This latter idea could lay claim to a basis in ideas of collegiality — but only of a limited nature . |
| 14 | If it is alleged that the tribunal has reached a wrong decision then there can be a question of law but only of a limited character . |
| 15 | Normally , Mr Rigby says , he has a great admiration for predators but only of the kind that need to be conserved . |
| 16 | Remember , though , that since the valetudinarian English gave Pau up the climate has reverted to what it was , so you need to be there on a day of reasonable weather , otherwise the Boulevard will not be tea Pyrénées at all , but only of the closer and less pleasing scene . |
| 17 | I am a friend of the religious groups , but only of the revolutionary religious groups ! |
| 18 | This biometric method is of value in specialist reports but probably of no value in general work . |
| 19 | 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 . |
| 20 | Charlie Mears emerges as the reincarnation not only of a galley slave from ancient Egypt , but also of a seaman from the Vinland Sagas . |
| 21 | This has been the result partly of monetary deflation , but also of a muddle-headed confusion about the meaning of economy — namely . |
| 22 | Bald , and with an attenuated El Greco face , he looked like a victim of chemotherapy — but also of a Transylvanian vampire , for his chin and neck were covered with what seemed to be bite marks . |
| 23 | 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 . |
| 24 | But attempts to encourage family planning encounter obstacles not only of an economic nature but also of a religious , cultural , and possibly also political nature . |
| 25 | Catholicism as an ideology and the Church as an institution were central to the strength of Spanish conservatism both before and during the Republic , thanks to the power not only of school , pulpit and press , but also of a large and comprehensive network of church-sponsored social , professional and farmers ' organizations within which much of the Catholic population was enmeshed . |
| 26 | 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 . |
| 27 | 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 . |
| 28 | 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 . |
| 29 | 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 . |
| 30 | Nothing , as both men knew , could be quite as sombre and sickening as a suicide ( or , as here , an attempted suicide ) , for it spoke not only of unbearable suffering but also of a certain misguided fortitude . |