Example sentences of "but [subord] [verb] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | India supports the Kabul government , much to the annoyance of Pakistan and most western countries ; but while allowing for the mischievous nature of Mr Gandhi 's remark , they suspect that it is no more than the truth . |
| 2 | They were both then hauled through the treacherous water to the boat , but while paddling for the shore , the current seized the boat and it capsized throwing everyone into the water . |
| 3 | The overall incidence fell from 18/100000 to 15/100000 but when analysed for site , the incidence of antral tumours fell from 10 to 4.5/ 100000 . |
| 4 | Stick-mikes are the all-rounders of the audio world , but when used for video their size makes them clearly visible on shot . |
| 5 | According to Marx 's theory the many different units were willing to unite and contribute their labour to work for the despot because this appeared , not as working for him , but as working for ‘ the higher unity ’ , which , they wrongly believed , was the source of their continued existence . |