Example sentences of "but be [prep] no " in BNC.
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1 | A contemporary noted that the school curriculum was ‘ subordinated to that literary instruction which makes for academic culture , but is of no practical utility , to the classes for whom the local authorities should principally cater ’ . |
2 | If assistance is not granted the Commissioner may inform the applicant of the reasons for the decision , but is under no obligation to do so . |
3 | Denis Smith says it 's not going to be an easy job because they 're in a poor league position … he may change players by wheeling and dealing but is under no pressure to sell |
4 | The authority is in a better position to achieve ( if its legitimacy is acknowledged ) what the individual has reason to but is in no position to achieve . |
5 | With the values used , the frequency is several kilohertz but is in no way critical for this present purpose . |
6 | Its subject , the writer , traveller and Arabist Freya Stark , celebrates her 100th birthday on its publication , but is in no mental condition to read it . |
7 | Lord Donaldson ruled that Mr Hurd , in deciding whether to issue a directive , and in deciding its terms , was free to take account of the terms of the European Convention , but was under no obligation to do so . |
8 | Saw a social worker who listened but was of no real practical help . |