Example sentences of "but after all [art] " in BNC.

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1 As the recriminations between the brothers become more explosive , and the wounds of jealousy reopen , I 've a horrible suspicion that Harwood wants us to be genuinely moved , but after all the superficial comedy , his attempt to lend the play emotional depth arouses embarrassment rather than pity .
2 But after all the trouble that he himself had taken to be friendly , he felt so cross at the way in which Fiver had antagonized their new friends that as he passed Bigwig , he said , " Come and help me to get some sense into him .
3 But after all the poor chap had been worried — I could n't blame him .
4 Another engine change at Carlisle , No 37010 ex Cardiff Caerleon Depot and off down the WCML for the return trip - a long day , but after all the train took the strain !
5 I , I would like to think they 'd been supported the same as the boxing club , but after all the boxing club is for youths , and I think they 've got to look after the youths erm , try and find something for them to do , as much as erm , community
6 ‘ I think maybe the new boys are quite surprised how strong and important that feeling is with the team , but after all the Grand Slam side had four or five anglos .
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