English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "But" in Example Sentences
Page 9

262253	I tried to be calm, but finally I lost my temper.	CM	1
1887914	I wanted Tom to stay longer, but he had to leave.	CK	1
51447	I'm sorry, but I don't feel like going out today.	CK	1
2359181	I've been looking for a job, but nobody's hiring.	CK	1
327681	It's all right to drink, but drink in moderation.	CM	1
887015	She bought him a sweater, but he hated the color.	CK	1
314910	She looked around, but she couldn't see anything.	CK	1
271859	The students are happy, but the teachers are not.	CK	1
52369	The suitcase contained nothing but dirty clothes.	CK	1
1889689	Tom could have come to my concert, but he didn't.	CK	1
1026419	Tom didn't feel well, but he went to work anyway.	CK	1
1024678	Tom isn't supposed to smoke at work, but he does.	CK	1
1027865	Tom tried to catch up with Mary, but he couldn't.	CK	1
34907	A piano is expensive, but a car is more expensive.	CK	1
323016	He didn't say so, but he implied that I was lying.	CM	1
35181	I am not sure, but I think I want to be a teacher.	CK	1
1495721	I asked Tom to come yesterday, but he didn't come.	CK	1
274035	I can't walk fast, but I can walk for a long time.	CK	1
2308245	I couldn't help but overhear what you said to Tom.	CK	1
322940	I don't know her name, but I do know her by sight.	CK	1
21128	I don't mind the cold, but I can't stand the heat.	CK	1
2033899	I don't want to hurt Tom, but I will if I have to.	CK	1
2331667	I had no choice but to do what Tom asked me to do.	CK	1
261638	I looked all around, but I could see nobody there.	CK	1
25757	I wanted some salt, but there was none in the jar.	NekoKanjya	1
255815	I wanted to talk more, but she just hung up on me.	Eldad	1
1890856	I'd love to marry you, but my family won't let me.	CK	1
317435	She accepts criticism from anyone but her parents.	CK	1
886969	She asked him to call her later, but he forgot to.	CK	1
1327521	Some of them are healthy, but some of them aren't.	CK	1
1327632	The price is low, but the quality isn't very good.	CK	1
3287433	There's nothing in here but a lot of useless junk.	CK	1
306090	They aren't children any more, but not adults yet.	CK	1
1951828	Tom can't help but be impressed by Mary's courage.	CK	1
1026266	Tom didn't want to go, but his father made him go.	CK	1
2033947	Tom knows he should do it, but he doesn't want to.	CK	1
1028339	Tom looked around the room, but couldn't see Mary.	CK	1
1164358	Tom never wanted to give up, but he had no choice.	CK	1
2427942	Tom says he never lies to Mary, but he often does.	CK	1
1027887	Tom told Mary to listen carefully, but she didn't.	CK	1
1024054	Tom used to play lacrosse, but he doesn't anymore.	CK	1
1040530	Tom wanted to go, but he had lots of things to do.	CK	1
1841240	Tom wanted to hit Mary, but he controlled himself.	CK	1
1867778	Tom was about to be killed, but he didn't know it.	CK	1
1867777	Tom was about to be kissed, but he didn't know it.	CK	1
1892317	What's important is not the goal, but the journey.	CK	1
301815	He said he would give me a call, but he hasn't yet.	CK	1
1027601	I ate dinner last night, but I don't think Tom did.	CK	1
2308111	I could have gone to college, but I decided not to.	CK	1
325437	I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I did overhear you.	CK	1