Example sentences of "but [noun sg] [verb] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I was never given the details , but Mum did remark that you had n't had an easy time . ’ |
| 2 | But hypnosis does have a host of special features which can make it profoundly misleading in a forensic context . |
| 3 | But oxygen does perform one function that bring–benefit to all of life ; not when it is in its usual form , but when it takes the form of ozone . |
| 4 | Marriage revokes a will , divorce does n't revoke a will , but divorce does have consequences . |
| 5 | But hunting does maintain jobs , and countryside people often say . |
| 6 | There was never a hope of George Custer 's men being struck by a burning arrow from the likes of China or Spain , but sport does have a delicious habit of tripping up those propelled on wings of greed and pomposity . |
| 7 | Experiment with both methods , but wrapping does give a very bulky outline . |
| 8 | Be patient ; there will be changes but nature does take time to work . |
| 9 | But age-regression does look very convincing to the observer . |
| 10 | But Grandad did have certain very useful talents . |