English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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1040514	Tom was tempted to go, but at the last moment he decided not to.	CK	1
1553333	We were expecting Tom to be at the party, but he didn't show up.	CK	1
2042821	I don't want to do what I'm planning to do, but I have no choice.	CK	1
1887487	I know it sounds crazy, but I did see Tom and Mary out on a date.	CK	1
934615	I really can't remember people's names, but I don't forget faces.	CK	1
284983	I spoke to him in English, but I couldn't make myself understood.	CK	1
255928	I started last in the race, but I soon caught up with the others.	CM	1
2952471	I think Tom doesn't speak French very well, but I could be wrong.	CK	1
1401302	Tom and Mary just got married, but they don't act like newlyweds.	CK	1
1868452	Tom bought a pair of cheap shoes, but they didn't last very long.	CK	1
2042827	Tom doesn't really want to talk about this, but he has no choice.	CK	1
1024284	Tom really loves playing the guitar, but he doesn't like singing.	CK	1
1526403	Tom tried his best to move the table by himself, but he couldn't.	CK	1
1092626	Tom tried to look through the keyhole, but couldn't see anything.	CK	1
1830451	Tom uses a spoon to eat rice, but Mary prefers to use chopsticks.	CK	1
1027765	Tom was positive that the camera Mary had was his, but it wasn't.	CK	1
299584	He can't swim at all, but when it comes to skiing, he is the best.	CK	1
261497	I usually take a shower after I play tennis, but today I couldn't.	CK	1
2042835	I wanted to give you something, but I wasn't sure what you'd like.	CK	1
2974598	I'm usually in pretty good shape, but now I'm a little overweight.	CK	1
2451073	I've been studying French for a long time, but I'm not yet fluent.	CK	1
886890	She advised him to give up smoking, but he wouldn't listen to her.	CK	1
886901	She advised him to go to the police station, but he was afraid to.	CK	1
306418	They agree that they have no choice but to give up the whole plan.	CK	1
1094607	Tom didn't want to live in the cave anymore, but he had no choice.	CK	1
1024635	Tom knew the truth, but he didn't let anyone know that he knew it.	CK	1
3023299	Tom was in Boston last week, but I don't know if he's still there.	CK	1
51420	Excuse me, but would you please tell me the way to the post office?	CK	1
2303571	I can't help but think that maybe someday you and I'll get married.	CK	1
2311752	I had to wait for Tom's reply for a long time, but it was worth it.	Eldad	1
259948	I suspected that he was telling a lie, but that didn't surprise me.	CM	1
285321	I thought he was an American but he turned out to be an Englishman.	CK	1
953663	I told the children to be quiet, but they just kept on being noisy.	CK	1
1327589	There were many injured people, but hardly any people were missing.	CK	1
1027083	Tom asked the same question over and over, but never got an answer.	CK	1
1026269	Tom didn't want to get involved in the fight, but he had no choice.	CK	1
1247353	Tom had something important to say, but Mary kept interrupting him.	CK	1
1109237	Tom hated to bother Mary so late at night, but it was an emergency.	CK	1
2712498	Tom said he really wanted to be here, but he had to stay in Boston.	CK	1
2884531	Tom said that he wanted to go to Boston, but he didn't tell us why.	CK	1
2451071	Tom tells everyone that he can't speak French, but that's not true.	CK	1
2042854	Tom wanted to drive, but since he was drunk, Mary wouldn't let him.	CK	1
2300094	I called you three or four times, but you never answered your phone.	CK	1
2311756	I had to wait for a long time for Tom's answer, but it was worth it.	Eldad	1
2376719	I know your time is valuable, but could I ask you just one question?	CK	1
1096151	It'll take some time, but eventually Tom will be able to walk again.	CK	1
1211998	Tom is married to Mary now, but at one time he was married to Alice.	CK	1
1830430	Tom not only eats more than Mary does, but he also eats much faster.	CK	1
1394960	Tom wants to learn boxing, but his mother thinks it's too dangerous.	Spamster	1
1994422	We all knew Tom was in trouble, but none of us did anything to help.	CK	1