English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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315393	She used to keep a diary, but she no longer does.	CK
285344	Some people laugh at his jokes, but others don't.	CK
2731538	The apple looked good, but the inside was rotten.	sharptoothed
63449	The poor little girl did nothing but sob all day.	CM
264153	Times may change, but human nature stay the same.	CM
2640064	Tom hated Mary, but not as much as she hated him.	CK
2640063	Tom hates Mary, but not as much as she hates him.	CK
2575671	Tom is good at golf, but not very good at tennis.	CK
2640060	Tom is overweight, but not as overweight as Mary.	CK
2957414	Tom knocked on the door, but there was no answer.	CK
2958061	Tom scanned the list, but couldn't find his name.	CK
2958954	Tom told me how to do it, but it didn't register.	sharptoothed
3023333	Tom tried to stay awake, but he soon fell asleep.	CK
2329045	We drown in information but thirst for knowledge.	BraveSentry
248598	We looked at the sky, but couldn't see any stars.	CK
1295023	We waited for a long time, but you didn't arrive.	alexmarcelo
3341666	You may impress me, but you'll never impress Tom.	CK
2790070	Dick tried to solve that problem, but he couldn't.	CK
51417	Excuse me, but where is the men's shoe department?	qdii
271341	Grades are important, but they are not everything.	CK
296804	He endeavored to make his wife happy, but in vain.	CM
289956	He is not a patient but a doctor in this hospital.	CM
289565	He is quite good at his job, but lacks initiative.	CM
1204178	He said that his father was ill, but it was a lie.	Eldad
397364	He studies English, but he's also studying German.	porfiriy
298567	He thinks he is somebody, but really he is nobody.	shanghainese
1862551	He told me he was a liar, but I don't believe him.	Spamster
285918	His brother has nothing but computers on his mind.	CM
323880	I appreciate your problem, but it can't be helped.	CK
284347	I asked him to stop talking, but he still went on.	CK
2974573	I asked Tom if he was cold, but he shook his head.	CK
244822	I did not watch TV but studied English last night.	CK
260381	I gave him a warning, but he took no notice of it.	CM
652537	I had no other choice but to take him at his word.	darinmex
309155	I know her by sight, but I've never spoken to her.	CK
2376063	I know it's in the apartment, but I can't find it.	CK
2376064	I know it's late, but would you like to come over?	CK
2376077	I know it's time to go, but I want to stay longer.	CK
1395516	I know that tune, but I can't remember the lyrics.	CK
686364	I lent him a book but he still hasn't returned it.	Eldad
531485	I like that university, but it's too near my home.	CK
1407317	I need to buy food, but I don't have enough money.	CK
2959359	I offered Tom a drink of vodka, but he refused it.	sharptoothed
400133	I remember his face but I can't remember his name.	CK
243010	I think it might rain today, but I could be wrong.	CK
261165	I told her not to let go of the rope, but she did.	CK
1192607	I tried to help her, but there was no way I could.	nadsat
1192606	I tried to help him, but there was no way I could.	nadsat
2940741	I wanted to go there with her, but I was too busy.	AlanF_US
285151	I was going to call him, but thought better of it.	CK