English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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1756077	I found a note on the table, but I don't know who it's from.	CM
403384	I had intended to hand the document to him, but I forgot to.	CK
1938992	I invited twelve people to my party, but one could not come.	CK
2375993	I know I probably don't say it often enough, but I love you.	CK
253941	I like both Susan and Betty, but I think Susan is the nicer.	CK
788260	I noticed a note on my desk, but I do not know who wrote it.	hrin
295652	I thought he loved you, but as it is, he loved another girl.	CK
1961325	I thought I'd lost all my money, but apparently I was wrong.	CK
1542069	I tried to cheer her up, but all she wanted was to be alone.	CK
1579049	I understand the sentence, but I'm not able to translate it.	sam_m
2537169	I was going to have cake for dessert, but I changed my mind.	CK
953715	I wasn't supposed to help my son do his homework, but I did.	CK
881597	I will see my friends tonight, but my sister won't see hers.	alexmarcelo
1876948	I would have liked to come with you, but I didn't have time.	CK
49543	I've seen the film many times, but I'd like to see it again.	CM
247061	It isn't what he says that annoys me but the way he says it.	CK
31734	It's been almost ten years, but you're as beautiful as ever.	CM
847191	It's not how much you know, but what you can do that counts.	Source_Benedict_1921
465084	It's wrong to deceive people, but worse to deceive yourself.	blay_paul
29604	Linda does not dance much now, but I know she used to a lot.	mamat
31882	Mary looks unfriendly, but she is really very kind at heart.	CK
1327646	People can choose to start loving, but can't choose to stop.	CK
53942	Sally didn't exactly agree with Bill, but she supported him.	CM
239357	There was nothing but the ocean as far as the eye could see.	CM
2537158	They always say they'll be on time, but they're always late.	CK
2948284	Tom doesn't speak much, but when he does, everybody listens.	CK
2927523	Tom had his shirt tucked in, but John had his shirttail out.	CK
2629818	Tom is more than my friend, but he's not quite my boyfriend.	WestofEden
3093374	Tom reached into his pocket, but his car keys weren't there.	patgfisher
3161786	Tom tried to help me, but I told him I didn't need his help.	CK
2537152	Tom wanted to play poker with us, but Mary wouldn't let him.	CK
249084	We have a long and cold winter, but we know how to enjoy it.	CK
18998	With the bridge destroyed, there was nothing to do but swim.	LittleBoy
244535	Yesterday he was seriously ill, but today he is much better.	CM
282394	You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.	CK
573571	You can lie to everyone else, but you can't lie to yourself.	darinmex
282397	You can take a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.	CK
3012463	You can walk there, but it'll take you about thirty minutes.	CK
35686	You invited me to your party, but I can't make it this time.	CK
269940	A man's worth does not lie in what he has, but in what he is.	CK
67353	Alice might have been there yesterday, but we didn't see her.	CK
320900	He could not but cry, when he heard about his mother's death.	CM
293553	He is a great scholar, but lacks what is called common sense.	CM
304443	He is able man, but on the other hand he asks too much of us.	CM
302741	He is in love with her, but he tries to conceal his feelings.	CK
303700	He was busy, but he took the time to show me around the city.	CK
3205210	I can't tell you his name, but I can tell you where he lives.	CK
1319619	I know you love me, but all I feel for you is just affection.	alexmaur
252817	I may have hurt your feelings, but such was not my intention.	CK
279320	I want to make a phone call, but I don't have any change now.	Eldad