English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
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2031535	I don't want anyone wearing my clothes but me.	CK	1
2046914	I know you're busy, but I could use some help.	CK	1
2537908	I wish I could explain it better, but I can't.	CK	1
2431559	I'm not very good at making pizza, but Tom is.	CK	1
2451189	I'm sorry, but I don't understand French well.	CK	1
1356667	She's smarter than Mary, but not as beautiful.	CK	1
54821	The concert was short, but it was really good.	CK	1
2451186	This looks a little like French, but it isn't.	CK	1
1095866	Tom asked Mary out to dinner, but she said no.	CK	1
1830394	Tom ate dinner, but he didn't eat any dessert.	CK	1
1095242	Tom committed crimes, but was never convicted.	CK	1
1026635	Tom could be in the kitchen, but I don't know.	CK	1
1028806	Tom had no choice but to ask Mary to help him.	CK	1
1027837	Tom used to love Mary, but that was years ago.	CK	1
1092523	Tom wanted to fire Mary, but John stopped him.	CK	1
1092509	Tom wanted to kill Mary, but John stopped him.	CK	1
2300095	I called your office today, but you weren't in.	CK	1
17898	I can't help but think you're making a mistake.	CK	1
2308244	I couldn't help but notice that you're in pain.	CK	1
2308246	I couldn't help but overhear your conversation.	CK	1
892624	I don't know whether I can do it, but I'll try.	Scott	1
953476	I have no choice but to eat what they serve me.	CK	1
260462	I haven't met him in person, but I know of him.	CK	1
2376408	I know what you're thinking, but it's not true.	CK	1
51428	I'm sorry, but I don't understand English well.	CK	1
2640227	Nobody is in the living room, but the TV is on.	CK	1
2064969	Something happened here, but I don't know what.	CK	1
1029660	Tom asked Mary to stay, but she didn't want to.	CK	1
2280791	Tom loved Mary, but she didn't like him at all.	CK	1
1024326	Tom promised to come, but hasn't showed up yet.	CK	1
2288240	You were dying, but the doctor saved your life.	CK	1
1474459	Excuse me, but would you please open the window?	CK	1
1495723	I asked Tom not to go there, but he went anyway.	CK	1
2230659	I like grapes, but I can't eat too many of them.	CK	1
2032018	I wanted to say something, but I was too scared.	CK	1
886984	She asked him to stay, but he had to go to work.	CK	1
388555	She wants to buy a car, but she can't afford to.	CK	1
2182829	That house is small, but it's big enough for us.	CK	1
268667	The food wasn't good, but at least it was cheap.	Eldad	1
1027110	Tom applied for a passport, but was turned down.	CK	1
1029142	Tom doesn't know Mary but he'd like to meet her.	CK	1
1094247	Tom doesn't want to study French, but he has to.	CK	1
1025040	Tom is from Boston, but now he lives in Chicago.	CK	1
1867776	Tom was about to be shot, but he didn't know it.	CK	1
22759	We had no choice but to leave the matter to him.	CK	1
303526	He looked calm, but actually he was very nervous.	CK	1
1316554	He tried to make his wife happy, but he couldn't.	CK	1
2300085	I called Tom, but his number's been disconnected.	CK	1
1887336	I had no choice but to do what Tom told me to do.	CK	1
1543649	I looked all over for Tom, but couldn't find him.	CK	1