English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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2334145	I hate to say it, but Tom is right.	CK	1
2360164	I have nothing but respect for Tom.	CK	1
2540279	I thought I knew him, but I didn't.	CK	1
2540075	I'm sorry, but I couldn't avoid it.	CK	1
1347740	Jack was tired, but he looked well.	CK	1
2046865	Sorry, but I've been a little busy.	CK	1
1095612	Tom can't blame anyone but himself.	CK	1
1095100	Tom couldn't help but be impressed.	CK	1
1830424	Tom might eat this, but I doubt it.	CK	1
2016960	Tom wants me to leave, but I won't.	CK	1
2016965	Tom wants to say yes, but he can't.	CK	1
23485	We had no alternative but to fight.	CK	1
280196	We have no alternative but to work.	CK	1
2288234	You warned me, but I didn't listen.	CK	1
308922	I called her, but the line was busy.	CK	1
17015	I can hear you, but I can't see you.	CK	1
2018777	I don't want to love Mary, but I do.	CK	1
2050643	I like basketball, but I can't play.	CK	1
1059112	I looked, but I didn't see anything.	Brian255	1
2889075	I tried to help Tom, but I couldn't.	CK	1
2452013	It might rain, but I'm going anyhow.	sharptoothed	1
36987	No one but Tom handed in the report.	CK	1
388557	She was tired, but she kept working.	CK	1
2091214	The bus stopped, but no one got out.	CK	1
2515245	The bus stopped, but nobody got off.	CK	1
2539668	Tom didn't want to go, but Mary did.	CK	1
1025567	Tom had no one but himself to blame.	CK	1
2957180	Tom is old, but he's young at heart.	CK	1
3088432	Tom tried to relax, but he couldn't.	CK	1
1092615	Tom tried to stand up, but couldn't.	CK	1
22987	We didn't want to go, but we had to.	CK	1
22829	We have no choice but to compromise.	CK	1
71805	You can't buy it anywhere but there.	CK	1
1951835	I can't help but wonder where Tom is.	CK	1
1887180	I didn't have to help Tom, but I did.	CK	1
2019121	I didn't want to do it, but I had to.	CK	1
255716	I phoned Mary, but the line was busy.	CK	1
2978127	I used to eat pizza, but now I don't.	CK	1
696340	I want to go with you, but I'm broke.	CK	1
56377	I'm sorry, but I can't hear you well.	CK	1
265403	There is nothing to do but apologize.	CK	1
3171739	Tom couldn't help but laugh out loud.	CK	1
1026464	Tom did nothing but watch TV all day.	CK	1
2434608	Tom has left, but Mary is still here.	CK	1
1028449	Tom isn't Mary's son, but her nephew.	CK	1
2986008	Tom tried to get up, but he couldn't.	CK	1
1867798	Tom wanted to leave, but he couldn't.	CK	1
543707	He's rich, but he lives like a beggar.	CK	1
2091217	I knocked, but no one opened the door.	CK	1
2387088	I may be homeless, but I'm not stupid.	CK	1