English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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2537476	Tom said he wouldn't help, but Mary said she would.	CK
2892367	Tom said it was all perfectly normal, but it isn't.	CK
3154713	Tom says he eats nothing but fruits and vegetables.	CK
2537472	Tom started to say something, but Mary stopped him.	CK
3162936	Tom thought of growing a beard, but decided not to.	CK
3060896	We didn't run fast, but kept up a good steady pace.	sharptoothed
23493	We Germans fear God, but nothing else in the world.	CK
244871	We had no choice but to call the police last night.	CK
262969	We hurried to the airport, but we missed the plane.	CK
1341713	We used to have airplanes, but we had to sell them.	Eldad
3142565	We wanted to ask Tom some questions, but he's gone.	CK
2703375	You may not be ready now, but you will be, in time.	WestofEden
69195	You may not believe it, but it is nonetheless true.	CK
54779	You may not believe this, but I don't drink at all.	CK
1422390	Good words are worth a lot, but cost almost nothing.	CK
297086	He is at work now, but will be coming home at seven.	CK
300895	He ran and ran, but could not catch up with his dog.	Zifre
297269	He was aware of my presence but he did not greet me.	CK
288963	He was born in England, but was educated in America.	CM
290994	He was interviewed for the job, but couldn't get it.	CK
301628	He was poor for a long time, but he is well off now.	CK
295960	He worked very hard, but could make little progress.	CM
1629	Hey, I may have no money, but I still have my pride.	Zifre
826854	His observations are sharp, but he doesn't say much.	CK
1126742	I asked them how dinner was, but nobody answered me.	nadsat
2974577	I asked Tom if he had a cold, but he shook his head.	CK
2682743	I called him a few times, but he hasn't called back.	FeuDRenais
2712537	I can speak Japanese, but I can't read it very well.	CK
1951831	I can't help but feel like I've forgotten something.	CK
292307	I don't know why, but he seems to have it in for me.	CM
565779	I know you see it, but are you really looking at it?	darinmex
1078007	I lent him a book, but he has not given it back yet.	keira_n
1078005	I lent him a book, but he has not yet given it back.	keira_n
255597	I stayed at the hotel, but the others went shopping.	CK
17670	I think I might join you, but I haven't decided yet.	Swift
1553449	I thought it would be a good concert, but it wasn't.	CK
260380	I told him of our plans, but he seemed uninterested.	CK
317571	I want to ask her out, but I don't have the courage.	CM
2569018	I went to Australia, but I didn't see any kangaroos.	Hybrid
478481	I'd explain it to you, but your brain would explode.	darinmex
3162107	I'd like to stay and help, but I'm needed elsewhere.	CK
1556958	I'd like to study German, but I don't have the time.	brymck
2662651	I'm sorry to disturb you, but we have a big problem.	CK
2712536	I've never wanted to be anything else but a teacher.	CK
449114	It might not be worth much, but you have my support.	blay_paul
244501	It rained yesterday, but it cleared up this morning.	CK
2891500	It took us a while, but we finally finished the job.	CK
53121	Jack said he had never told a lie, but he was lying.	CK
313389	She cried and cried, but no one came to comfort her.	CM
1588701	She cried and cried, but nobody came to comfort her.	CM