English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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561103	I can't help but laugh when I think about that.	kebukebu
673748	I can't prove it, but I'm sure he was murdered.	darinmex
1866703	I cook, but I don't do that with much pleasure.	Eldad
1858062	I could keep it a secret, but not for too long.	sacredceltic
28942	I didn't want his help, but I had to accept it.	CK
1994525	I do love Finland, but I can't stand the Finns.	Marcus
59097	I expected to finish this work, but I couldn't.	CM
24667	I got several bites, but could not hook a fish.	CK
3199770	I held the gun, but I never pulled the trigger.	CK
285545	I know of him, but I don't know him personally.	CM
809257	I know that I know it, but I can't remember it.	Guybrush88
258906	I like swimming, but I don't like to swim here.	CK
1393797	I planned to become a teacher, but I never did.	CM
255068	I ran as fast as I could, but I missed the bus.	CK
21494	I ran to school, but the bell had already rung.	NekoKanjya
252394	I said Paul was out, but that Mary was at home.	CK
289400	I think he is from Australia, but I'm not sure.	CK
264648	I tried to make myself understood, but in vain.	CM
20299	I'm feeling ill, but I intend to go out anyhow.	CK
20622	It may sound strange, but what he said is true.	NekoKanjya
2891602	It's not easy, but we're going to do it anyway.	CK
1712249	Marika is Finnish, but she is fluent in German.	Amastan
1224183	My cousin is four, but he eats as much as I do.	Ketutar
319315	My father does nothing but watch TV on Sundays.	Swift
245577	My sister is thin, but I'm a little overweight.	CK
868549	Not only did he give me advice, but also money.	ColinG
244179	Revenues are growing, but not as fast as costs.	CM
312650	She can speak not only English but also French.	CK
310738	She is not only beautiful but also intelligent.	CM
1513745	She looks young, but she's actually over forty.	CK
1192581	She rarely sings, but I think she will tonight.	nadsat
314592	She said she was a pianist, but that was a lie.	CK
317162	She seldom sings, but I think she will tonight.	CK
264991	Sorry, but I think you've got the wrong number.	Swift
267968	The boy spilled the ink, but he didn't mean to.	ingenius000
680796	The electricity went out, but it's back on now.	Source_VOA
44242	There was nothing but an old chair in the room.	CM
56765	This tree is tall, but that one is even taller.	CK
2955952	Tom asked Mary to sing, but she didn't want to.	CK
3175078	Tom kept knocking on the door, but nobody came.	CK
3175054	Tom kept knocking on the door, but nobody came.	CK
2537754	Tom started to walk away, but Mary stopped him.	CK
3088429	Tom tried to open the drawer, but it was stuck.	CK
3204676	Tom was going to tell Mary, but decided not to.	CK
1753666	We have lost a battle, but we will win the war.	Shishir
839265	You alone can do it, but you can't do it alone.	BraveSentry
70782	Your answer is anything but satisfactory to us.	CM
1937613	Anna's hair is brown, but Magdalena's is blonde.	CK
325247	But for the storm, I would have arrived earlier.	CM
298027	He called out not only to me but also to my dog.	CK