English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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299326	He told me his address, but unfortunately I had no paper to write it down on.	Eldad
2952423	I sometimes go to the local pool to swim, but I prefer swimming in the ocean.	CK
953686	I used to use Twitter, but then found it a bit boring, so I stopped using it.	CK
44952	I was unwilling to agree to the proposal, but it seemed that I had no choice.	CK
2662507	I'm sure this will cause additional problems for you, but it can't be helped.	CK
954009	Is it morally wrong to eat the meat from some animals, but not other animals?	CK
32994	Marcy burst into tears on hearing the news, but soon pulled herself together.	CM
3009075	Mary was a difficult child, but she has matured into a beautiful young woman.	patgfisher
1769455	My younger brother is two years older than me, but three centimetres shorter.	wwkudu
886883	She advised him to drink more milk, but he didn't think this was good advice.	CK
271858	Some of the students are in the library, but the others are in the classroom.	CM
64807	The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part.	meursault
1029701	Tom asked Mary many times to let him go home early, but she wouldn't let him.	CK
1334030	We had hoped some students would come, but there was no one in the classroom.	CK
73916	"How about a cup of coffee?" "I'd like to, but I have a previous engagement."	CK
285959	His plan seemed to be too difficult, but before long it proved to be feasible.	CM
892411	I can think of him as a very good friend, but I can't think of him as a lover.	Scott
244427	I might have done well on yesterday's test, but I do not know the results yet.	CM
1355473	I wanted to buy the huge stuffed bear at Ken's store, but it was not for sale.	CK
1334007	I was the last one to start in the race, but I soon caught up with the others.	CK
242376	I'll let you off this time, but I don't ever want to catch you stealing again.	CK
2966175	I'll try to contact Tom by phone, but he's likely to have already left by now.	patgfisher
71950	I'm sorry, but I can't accept your invitation. I have other plans on that day.	CK
243663	It is rather cold again today, but tomorrow we expect the temperature to rise.	CK
274970	It looks like I'm outnumbered here. I hate to do it but I'll withdraw my plan.	CM
1560311	She and I hold the same position in the company, but she earns more than I do.	Mouseneb
395614	Today, I was supposed to study at the library but I woke up around 12 o'clock.	Scott
3223217	Tom doesn't swim, but he likes sitting by the pool watching his children swim.	CK
2877742	Tom wanted to say something, but he felt that it would be better if he didn't.	CK
2537038	Tom wanted to tell Mary where he hid the gold coins, but John told him not to.	CK
1394959	Tom wants Oliver to learn how to box, but Mary thinks that it's too dangerous.	Spamster
3066313	Tom wasn't looking at Mary, but he was listening to everything she was saying.	CK
2112234	You may not agree with him, but at least he stands up for what he believes in.	darinmex
34122	Bruce was terribly upset when his girlfriend left him, but he soon got over it.	CK
1954852	I can't see what the two of them are doing, but they are making a lot of noise.	CK
19334	I don't know exactly where Kyoko lives, but it's in the direction of Sannomiya.	CK
17774	I don't object to your going out to work, but who will look after the children?	zhouj1955
896711	I intended to go straight back home, but I sort of wandered inside a bookstore.	Scott
246462	I like this picture, not because it is a masterpiece, but because it has charm.	CM
953672	I tried to do my homework, but I didn't really know how to do it, so I gave up.	CK
254430	I was going to speak to his father about that matter, but thought better of it.	CK
63311	It seems like yesterday, but it's actually nearly ten years since we first met.	CK
1096395	It'll take some time, but I think I'll be able to learn how to play the guitar.	CK
2042912	My parents wanted me to marry a nice guy like Tom, but I was in love with John.	CK
311660	She tried to get a tent at the shop, but she could not find the one she wanted.	CM
388293	She's popular, not because she's beautiful, but because she's kind to everyone.	CK
2662504	Sorry to trouble you, Tom, but we have a problem I think you can help us solve.	CK
3147926	The store I bought this at sells it for the same price, but has better service.	CK
2662502	They haven't yet resolved their problems, but at least they're discussing them.	CK
325462	They say you shouldn't take rumors seriously, but that's easier said than done.	CM