English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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62685	Kate went to school with an umbrella, but Brian didn't.	CK
65216	Nothing's wrong with the engine, but my car won't move.	CM
1396703	Our teacher doesn't just speak English, but French too.	glenarcher
1327647	People can easily start loving, but not so easily stop.	CK
310138	She is two years old, but she can already count to 100.	CK
313076	She looks indifferent but deep down she's very pleased.	CM
508255	She looks young, but she's actually older than you are.	FeuDRenais
19149	Sorry, but can you show me the way to the next village?	CK
804086	The British withdrew, but attacked again the next year.	Source_VOA
282833	The number is 932-8647, but I don't know the area code.	CK
239359	There was nothing but sand as far as the eye could see.	CK
60051	These flowers are not only beautiful but also fragrant.	CK
3221414	They might not know what to do, but they're not stupid.	CK
58843	This dictionary is very expensive, but is worth buying.	CK
56454	This story may sound strange, but it's absolutely true.	CK
2795277	Tom could be with his friends, but I don't think he is.	CK
1029204	Tom doesn't doubt but that Mary will come to the party.	CK
3110511	Tom glanced over his shoulder, but didn't see anything.	CK
3023521	Tom knew it was too late to call, but he called anyway.	CK
3067192	Tom started to say something, but Mary interrupted him.	CK
3154696	Tom wanted to eat both donuts, but he gave one to Mary.	CK
2537288	Tom was about to say something, but he stopped himself.	CK
270209	A man's worth lies not in what he has but in what he is.	CM
3170756	All but three of the cars in the parking lot were white.	CK
1522328	All of the books are good, but none as good as this one.	erikspen
323697	As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but sand.	CK
245822	Children need many things, but above all they need love.	CK
51449	Excuse me, but could you show me the way to the station?	CK
51431	Excuse me, but could you tell me the way to the station?	Dejo
1062186	He gave me money, but I gave it back to him immediately.	Nero
299684	He planned to murder his boss, but did not carry it out.	CK
291065	He was going accept the offer, but thought better of it.	Dejo
3094985	I couldn't help but overhear your conversation with Tom.	CK
253879	I did so, not because I wanted to, but because I had to.	CM
255989	I didn't use to like wine, but now I'm quite fond of it.	CM
1970222	I don't know who they are, but they don't look friendly.	CK
2361335	I don't like to brag, but I'm a pretty good clarinetist.	CK
49770	I feel nothing but contempt for such dishonest behavior.	CK
898486	I knew he was rich, but I didn't think he was that rich.	CK
283342	I received an invitation from him, but didn't accept it.	CK
1961192	I thought about smashing his guitar, but I didn't do it.	CK
254745	I thought it was a good book, but Jim thought otherwise.	CK
261219	I told her to tell me the truth, but she shook her head.	CK
2006511	I was hoping to go fishing today, but something came up.	CK
1936389	I'd like to say it's been fun being here, but it hasn't.	CK
17609	I'd love to go with you to the show, but I'm flat broke.	CK
1923440	I'm not sure what it was, but it sounded like a gunshot.	CK
52420	I'm sorry, but that brand of cigarettes is out of stock.	CK
56359	I've never played golf, but I think I'll give it a shot.	CK
1346014	It's a nice country to visit, but I wouldn't live there.	Spamster