Example sentences of "but [is] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There are 20-odd literary prizes for children 's books , but is a gold medal stuck to the cover any more than a clever marketing ploy ? |
| 2 | In other words , time does not exist in its own right but is a characteristic of the universe . |
| 3 | As such , the phrase , ‘ I 'm not prejudiced but … ’ is not merely a defence of rationality in general , but is a defence against that particular son of irrationality which leads to hostility against individuals based upon the colour of their skin or the provenance of their passport . |
| 4 | An arrangement where an agent works on a commission with a consignment stock , is obviously not an agreement for the sale of goods , but is a contract under or in pursuance of which possession of goods passes ( UCTA , s 26(3) ( a ) ) . |
| 5 | Product adaptation occurs ( such as steering wheels located on the right or left ) , but is a refinement of the marketing policy , not the policy itself . |
| 6 | The defence solicitor , Jack Gowans , said Ballantine has a drink problem but is a kind , intelligent and caring man . |
| 7 | The current Act , the Sale of Goods Act 1979 , did not seek to make further changes in the law , but is a consolidation measure which reproduced ( with a few technical amendments ) the provisions of the 1893 Act as amended . |
| 8 | They , however , have a wholly different outlook because of transubstantiation , which sounds like a disease but is a doctrine . |
| 9 | This alarm is similar to the type used at night but is a sensor attached inside the pants with a small portable buzzer alarm attached to the child 's clothes . |
| 10 | The theory is then not merely speculation , but is a composition of interrelated facts from which new relationships may be deduced . |
| 11 | Johnson ( 1988 ) observes that this decrease is not a new phenomenon but is a continuation of trends which have their origin in the last century . |
| 12 | America has natural beauty in abundance but is a bit short on architectural gems such as St Mark 's or the Rialto . |
| 13 | The first thing to do is to re-read the case thoroughly until you are confident that you have assimilated all the facts ( this is n't too difficult with a short case like this one , but is a bit harder with the longer ones ) . |
| 14 | An even rarer plant doing nicely on Hannah 's land was a relative of the adder 's tongue , the moonwort , which has a similar structure , but is a bit more complicated . |
| 15 | He says he is very proud of his wife 's achievement , but is a bit worried she may become a better rider than him and he will end up being relegated to the pillion seat in future . |
| 16 | Laurel Queen took her career score to 17 from 45 outings in the claimer , trainer Jack Berry shrugging : ‘ She is not bad in this sort of company , but is a bit moody and never the same two days in a row . ’ |
| 17 | Oman is not a member of OPEC but is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC ) and is thus sensitive to the interests of other Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia . |
| 18 | Norwich Union is an authorised person by virtue of section 22 of the Act of 1986 , but is a member of and is subject to control under the rules of Lautro . |
| 19 | Though Xorandor resigns himself to his fate , he tells the children a secret : he has not in fact come from Mars at all but is a member of a race that has been living on Earth for millions of years , communicating over vast distances through radio pulses in binary code . |
| 20 | The meanings that these categories come to have for people in given situations can not be taken for granted , but is a subject for sociological study . |
| 21 | A second guideline which emerges from this decision is that the application of the reasonableness test is not merely the exercise of a discretion , but is a decision . |
| 22 | Imagination is the capacity to make links and to see links — it is not discontinuous with reality , but is a way of understanding what really is there if only we can see it . |
| 23 | But is a birthday the right occasion to raise such serious issues ? |
| 24 | Any prescription of the content or outcomes of teacher development is likely to be controversial because it is formulated from a value-position , but is a specification of process any less contentious ? |
| 25 | But is a fascist , as some historians argue , a peculiar feature of Italy ? |
| 26 | It still retains control , under other names , in Central Asia and other localities , but is a shadow of its former dominant self . |
| 27 | HCFC22 is not perfect but is a lot better than CFC 11 and 12 . |
| 28 | But is a set of .009s from one manufacturer really all that different to a set of.009s from another ? |
| 29 | Truancy is a matter of grave social concern ; but is a solution possible ? |
| 30 | Theatre , then , in Artaud 's sense is not about life , but is a supplement to life . |