Example sentences of "in recent [noun] but [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ We have battled well in recent games but I was heartened by some of our football in the midweek win over Grimsby Town .
2 Mr Botham explained his reasoning , saying : ‘ Farmers have enjoyed exaggerated returns in recent months but they should remember that we as a country have to import many of our basic raw materials and as the pound has fallen costs have risen on a pro rata basis . ’
3 They have both been playing so well for us in recent weeks but we will have to reorganise and cope without them . ’
4 Brady , now Creaney 's boss at Celtic , has watched Cologne twice in recent weeks but he wo n't start talking about his plans until tomorrow .
5 Many fishermen have done well in recent years but they now face great pressure on the fish stocks .
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