English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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2335898	I tried to get up, but I fell down again.	CK	1
251977	My name is James, but please call me Jim.	CK	1
887443	She told him a joke, but he didn't laugh.	CK	1
2094764	The bank robbers killed everyone but Tom.	CK	1
1094749	Tom didn't have to tell Mary, but he did.	CK	1
1094260	Tom doesn't want to do anything but swim.	CK	1
1025899	Tom doesn't wear glasses, but he used to.	CK	1
1093539	Tom helps Mary, but she doesn't help him.	CK	1
2046898	Tom is here, but he's busy at the moment.	CK	1
1093291	Tom likes Mary, but she doesn't like him.	CK	1
2091213	Tom looked around, but didn't see anyone.	CK	1
1028327	Tom loves Mary, but she doesn't love him.	CK	1
37075	Tom never used to smoke, but he does now.	CK	1
1046497	Tom said he was sick, but that was a lie.	CK	1
2171306	Tom tried to leave, but Mary stopped him.	HououinKyouma	1
3287342	Tom tried to say something, but couldn't.	CK	1
37093	Tom's a beginner, but he catches on fast.	CK	1
2293488	I banged on the door, but nobody answered.	CK	1
2300086	I called Tom's house, but nobody answered.	CK	1
237691	I couldn't help but fall in love with you.	CK	1
2317473	I don't know about you, but I believe Tom.	CK	1
1970172	I like Tom, but I'm not really his friend.	CK	1
1961186	I thought about calling Tom, but I didn't.	CK	1
2240039	I'm sorry, but I'm already dating someone.	CK	1
887341	She promised to marry him, but she didn't.	CK	1
54310	Sorry to trouble you, but can you help me?	mamat	1
1029975	Tom all but accused Mary of being a thief.	CK	1
1025846	Tom eats nothing but his mother's cooking.	CK	1
1028351	Tom likes not only Mary but Alice as well.	CK	1
680930	Tom passed one test, but failed the other.	Source_VOA	1
3287370	Tom was wearing nothing but his underwear.	CK	1
247054	What I need is not money, but your advice.	Nero	1
2291881	I appreciate the offer, but I can't accept.	CK	1
2322694	I don't know Tom well, but I know his wife.	CK	1
2360735	I heard footsteps, but I didn't see anyone.	CK	1
2406223	I searched for hours, but couldn't find it.	CK	1
1359	I'd be unhappy, but I wouldn't kill myself.	Zifre	1
1847680	The bread was moldy, but Tom ate it anyway.	CK	1
2057854	They got blamed, but it wasn't their fault.	CK	1
1026218	Tom does nothing but read books on Sundays.	CK	1
1025847	Tom eats nothing but fruits and vegetables.	CK	1
1024696	Tom isn't here yet, but we expect him soon.	CK	1
2028673	Tom may not want to do that, but he should.	CK	1
1877550	Tom started to leave, but Mary stopped him.	CK	1
1989667	Tom wanted to ask questions, but he didn't.	CK	1
2028677	Tom wants something, but I'm not sure what.	CK	1
1092383	Tom was married, but he didn't wear a ring.	CK	1
33240	Bob tried to speak to Anne, but he couldn't.	CK	1
297715	He said he would write to me, but he hasn't.	CK	1
1950749	I can't be sure, but I think Tom likes Mary.	CK	1