English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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21308	It's been nice talking to you, but I really must go now.	CK
42638	It's only a small house but it meets my needs perfectly.	CM
52619	John is brave in appearance, but is in reality a coward.	CM
29601	Linda is sixteen, but had no trouble passing for twenty.	CK
1559452	My parents are English, but they came to Brazil in 2001.	sam_m
312862	Not only does she keep house, but she teaches at school.	CM
270455	People ask you for criticism, but they only want praise.	CK
1522074	She doesn't like being alone, but I prefer it like that.	erikspen
315339	She's alive! She was drowning, but her father saved her.	CM
2890138	That's an interesting remark, but it's beside the point.	sharptoothed
1327653	The girl wanted to tell him the truth, but she couldn't.	CK
60710	The outside of this box is green, but the inside is red.	CK
48780	The regulation was abolished, but then it was reenacted.	CM
239362	There was nothing but water as far as the eye could see.	CM
2833910	They went to the mountains, but the weather wasn't nice.	Nero
2821893	This application runs on Tom's phone, but not on Mary's.	Hybrid
2639786	Tom and Mary have a few kids, but I'm not sure how many.	CK
1615194	Tom discovered the secret of life, but he won't tell me.	Spamster
3171404	Tom had no choice but to do what he had been told to do.	CK
3090003	Tom offered me a beer, but I told him I didn't want one.	CK
1216826	Tom speaks excellent Russian, but his German is abysmal.	PeterR
3183406	Tom started to speak, but then decided to remain silent.	CK
3205117	Tom told Mary a joke, but she didn't think it was funny.	CK
3185480	Tom visits us quite often, but he never stays very long.	CK
3023314	Tom wanted to get back to work, but Mary wouldn't leave.	CK
2835515	Tom was nervous, but he knew what he was supposed to do.	CK
3279462	Tom's not much of a cook, but at least he gives it a go.	patgfisher
3093824	You can't be a Boy Scout, but you could be a Girl Scout.	Hybrid
2036714	You may take photos outside this museum, but not inside.	CK
1406534	A man can't always be a hero, but he can always be a man.	CM
667883	Action speaks louder than words, but not nearly as often.	CK
253133	As a rule, I get up late, but this morning was different.	CK
855397	Her book is famous not only in England but also in Japan.	piksea
287549	His book is famous not only in England but also in Japan.	CK
256445	I called his office again and again, but no one answered.	CK
307805	I cannot help but sympathize with him any time I see him.	Dejo
277778	I like eggs for breakfast, but my sister prefers oatmeal.	CK
3255905	I tried to go back to sleep, but the noise kept me awake.	CK
254653	I want to buy a copy of the book, but it is out of print.	CK
2537244	I want to stick around, but I have a previous engagement.	CK
254578	I wanted to catch the bird, but I found it too difficult.	CM
261396	I was very tired, but I was nevertheless unable to sleep.	CM
2537242	I would've told you, but Tom made me promise not to tell.	CK
2537241	I'd love to stay, but I have somewhere else I need to be.	CK
2774094	I'm feeling better now, but I sure felt bad this morning.	sharptoothed
954048	It seemed so real, but I guess it was just a crazy dream.	CK
873809	It seems OK on paper, but I wonder if it's going to work.	alexmarcelo
320315	It was time to part, but still the couple clung together.	CM
954066	It'll take some time, but I think we can patch things up.	CK
323845	It's not his ability, but his character that is at issue.	CK