English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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278380	I was able to find the street, but I couldn't find her house.	CK
50586	I'll lend you the money, but mind you, this is the last time.	CM
64440	I'm sorry to bother you, but I would like to ask you a favor.	CK
20320	It was a pleasant day, but there were few people in the park.	CK
2639690	It was hard for me to sell my guitar, but I needed the money.	CK
1356727	Mary looks like her mother, but her personality is different.	CK
40351	None of us want to go, but either you or your wife has to go.	CK
1497183	Research requires a lot of energy, but it's worth the effort.	CK
678244	She exuded nothing but confidence going into the final round.	darinmex
2699092	She looked for her children, but couldn't find them anywhere.	Gxejko
1563282	She opened her mouth as if to speak, but didn't say anything.	sam_m
316088	She visited the old man in the hospital every day but Sunday.	CK
24523	Some people tried to dig the treasure out, but they couldn't.	NekoKanjya
44296	The dying man made an effort to say something, but could not.	CK
615292	There can be walls without a roof, but no roof without walls.	darinmex
2890120	This is a fine car, but the steering wheel has too much play.	sharptoothed
2639682	Tom and Mary know each other, but they're not really friends.	CK
1029678	Tom asked Mary to give him a massage, but she didn't want to.	CK
2956283	Tom clearly had something to say, but he didn't say anything.	CK
1094033	Tom gave a lot of suggestions, but I didn't like any of them.	CK
2991696	Tom likes to sleep in the nude, but I prefer to wear pajamas.	CK
3150553	Tom wants to buy a motorcycle, but his parents won't let him.	CK
1886966	Why is it that women usually shave their legs, but men don't?	CK
16438	You say Nessie is an imaginary being, but I think she exists.	Zifre
2537137	You've been in an accident, but you're going to be all right.	CK
17144	Your essay has some mistakes, but as a whole it is very good.	Eldad
62327	A bat hunts food and eats at night, but sleeps during the day.	CK
29211	All right, do it your own way, but don't blame me if you fail.	CK
1323147	He did a lot for his people, but he could have done much more.	CK
295599	He fainted with hunger and fatigue, but came to after a while.	CM
298143	He promised to help me, but at the last minute he let me down.	CK
28314	I am very fond of lobsters, but they are very, very expensive.	CK
67742	I asked for an appointment, but he wouldn't spare me the time.	CK
256227	I bought an English book, but the book was hard to understand.	CK
257923	I considered changing my job, but in the end I decided not to.	CK
1137201	I could feel nothing but the knife as it plunged into my back.	nadsat
327774	I don't know about the past, but now we have faxes and emails.	CK
26698	I don't think it will rain, but I'll take an umbrella in case.	CK
51343	I don't want to rush you, but let's try to catch the next bus.	CK
256168	I know how to swim, but I don't like to swimming in the river.	CK
2376073	I know it's not what you suggested, but it was all I could do.	CK
284618	I may have met him somewhere before, but I can't recall where.	CK
28665	I really shouldn't ask, but could you go get some tofu for me?	CM
1961788	I thought you wouldn't like sushi, but I liked it quite a lot.	CK
980234	I would love to come with you all, but I don't have any money.	datrukup
2662557	I'd like to help you, but I have problems of my own right now.	CK
1936438	I'd like to help, but I've got an important meeting to attend.	CK
1030096	It might sound crazy, but I think I'm still in love with Mary.	CK
954065	It'll take some time, but eventually we'll be able to rebuild.	CK
2592712	It's grammatically correct, but a native would never say that.	WestofEden