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 .
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