Example sentences of "but it [verb] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | The new system continues the services provided by its predecessor , but it takes advantage of the latest developments in technology to provide a high quality service in the most cost-effective way . |
2 | But it takes shape as it is woven . |
3 | It is a difficult wood to glue , but it takes stain and polishes to an excellent finish when filled . |
4 | But it takes bottle to bury your feelings and accept defeat , no matter what the competition . |
5 | This ‘ three hits ’ principle applies across the board in communication , but it takes effort . |
6 | But it takes practice and constant use . |
7 | Being assertive is possible , but it takes practice . |
8 | The kind of limitations imposed by restrictions of full-time caring are not normal to someone in midlife but it takes courage to change the pattern once the need to be restricted has passed . |
9 | But it takes nerve to make the first step . |
10 | But it takes time , time , time . |
11 | But it takes time . ’ |
12 | Satellite surveillance is all very well , but it takes time to get information back and in that time a naval force can have moved a fair distance . |
13 | Sure , they 're more upfront , but it takes time to actually understand what 's being said . |
14 | All good things , but it takes time away from you . |
15 | To locals who criticise this effort to attract low-paid jobs , Dulce Maria Sauri , the state governor , says : ‘ I 'd like a car plant , that 's the dream of every governor , but it takes time . |
16 | And obviously that you can do , but it takes time , it 's quicker just to walk into a travel agent and pick up a cheap bargain . |
17 | ‘ We 're gradually eliminating people from the inquiry but it takes time . |
18 | Now er in the in the An engineer if you 've any engineer friend engineering friends I could explain it all to you but it takes time . |
19 | Installing a new water system is not a difficult job , but it takes time . |
20 | But it takes time . |
21 | Er but it takes time to recover from the er the the shock and the experience and the unnerving . |
22 | But it takes time . |
23 | so that 's something else to look at , but it takes time |
24 | But it changes channel dun n it ? |
25 | Nihilist is the case but it risks confusion between Dostoevsky and Turgenev who may not have invented the word but certainly gave it very wide currency . |
26 | But it seemed Fen was not to be put off . |
27 | It seems hardly credible , but it happens year after year even after reminders are posted . |
28 | But it said gift aid and income tax relief would raise income by £30 million . |
29 | It might seem an extra-parliamentary oddity in English political life , but it had money and a good many supporters . |
30 | ‘ She 's basking in all the glory , ’ said one man , ‘ but it had bugger all to do with her . |