English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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316767	She did nothing but grieve over her husband's death.	Eldad
317156	She is a beauty, admittedly, but she has her faults.	CM
310781	She wanted a piece of cake, but there was none left.	CK
68711	That pretty bird did nothing but sing day after day.	CM
238395	The cop went through his pockets, but found nothing.	CM
282686	The hikers were all but frozen when they were found.	CM
61197	These cookies aren't expensive, but they taste good.	CK
371914	They couldn't do anything but stand there and stare.	saeb
2957972	Tom rose to go, but Mary asked him to sit back down.	CK
2537409	Tom took another shot at the crow, but missed again.	CK
2958389	Tom tried to restart the car, but it wouldn't start.	CK
1384581	Tom won the lottery, but went bankrupt a year later.	Spamster
28799	We considered going, but finally decided against it.	CK
2876365	We don't know what it is, but we know what it isn't.	CK
280536	We have the extra-large size, but not in that color.	CK
28759	We invited him to the party, but he did not show up.	CK
2954512	You had no choice but to do what Tom told you to do.	CK
3356385	You may not like it, but you should at least try it.	CK
3205010	You told me not to buy that, but I bought it anyway.	CK
2958826	Your face is familiar, but I can't recall your name.	sharptoothed
1324817	Everyone wants me to go, but I don't feel like going.	CK
65010	Excuse me but, would you kindly lift that box for me?	CK
288827	He does not study hard, but does very well at school.	CK
301581	He does nothing but complain from morning till night.	CK
36239	He is a nice person, to be sure, but not very clever.	CK
293075	He lit another cigarette, but immediately put it out.	CK
1387273	Her brother is married, but he doesn't have children.	Guybrush88
1387272	His brother is married, but he doesn't have children.	Guybrush88
265398	I apologized, but even then she wouldn't speak to me.	CK
260318	I asked him to open the door, but he would not do so.	CK
996948	I can't promise a reply, but you can send mail to me.	thayne
1210430	I didn't only give him advice, but a bicycle as well.	etoile
252636	I don't have a CD player, but I bought the CD anyway.	CK
1069561	I don't have a lot of money, but I get along somehow.	CK
64584	I don't have much money, but I can get along somehow.	CK
1096478	I don't know about you, but I feel pretty good today.	CK
3165974	I have a lot of vices, but smoking isn't one of them.	CK
285086	I intended to hand the paper to him, but I forgot to.	CK
2375994	I know I said I would do it, but I can't do it today.	CK
2376044	I know it's difficult to believe, but it's the truth.	CK
2376068	I know it's not easy, but you've got to at least try.	CK
68146	I lent him some money, but he hasn't returned it yet.	CK
1192261	I like him a lot, but sometimes he gets on my nerves.	CK
2952391	I offered Tom a beer, but he said he didn't want one.	CK
775052	I remember your face, but I don't remember your name.	BraveSentry
1961317	I thought I'd be nervous but I wasn't nervous at all.	CK
1961343	I thought it might be cocaine, but it was only flour.	CK
239052	I tried to stop their quarrel, but that was not easy.	CM
699170	I was trying to follow her, but she gave me the slip.	Nero
2537395	I wish I could help you, but I can't stay any longer.	CK