Example sentences of "but [subord] [prep] [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But although at first the converse might appear to be true , I believe it 's actually more difficult ( and therefore expensive ) to assemble a worthwhile bass that functions with pleasing efficiency — particularly in this cost-conscious area . |
| 2 | But when on first hearing of this arrangement I tried to inform Miss Kenton of it , she once again refused to converse with me , and in order to accomplish matters as quickly as possible I was actually obliged to write a note and put it under the door of her parlour . |
| 3 | But when at last the planes turned away and headed for land , the order was given for all passengers to get below . |
| 4 | He taught them hatred and fear , but when at last their fear waned , their hatred devoured him . |
| 5 | But when at last she spoke , she did so simply and directly , for although the moment was solemn , and although it was probably historic as well , these were not creatures who would react favourably to grandiloquence . |
| 6 | But when at last they halted in front of me , their eyes also held disappointment . |
| 7 | But when at last Henry spoke it was mildly and quietly enough , though his eyes , deep-set and haggard under their drawn brows , looked curiously opaque , like grey glass with no light behind it of lantern or sky , and his hands , slightly gnarled like the hands of an older man , gripped hard at the arms of his chair . |
| 8 | Since 1948 Russian has been a compulsory language in Czech schools , but as of next month , she will be able to switch to teaching English and German . |
| 9 | Based on present levels of production the usage is 8,000 hours a year but as from next year this is expected to rise to 12,000 hours a year if the sales forecasts are correct . |
| 10 | But as in last week 's debate in the House of Lords concern was expressed about retrospective legislation and the practical difficulties of prosecuting alleged war criminals . |