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50 sentences with “but”

Short, simple sentences with “but”, suitable for children and primary/elementary school, with common expressions and related words. You'll also find examples for middle and high school.

Brief definition: but

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said before; except.

50 sentences with “but” — examples

The day was sunny, but it was cold.

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Illustrative image but: The day was sunny, but it was cold.

The baby tries to talk but only babbles.

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Illustrative image but: The baby tries to talk but only babbles.

She sought justice, but only found injustice.

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Illustrative image but: She sought justice, but only found injustice.

My favorite color is blue, but I also like red.

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Illustrative image but: My favorite color is blue, but I also like red.

Her eyes sensed the danger, but it was too late.

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Illustrative image but: Her eyes sensed the danger, but it was too late.

The apple was rotten, but the boy didn't know it.

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Illustrative image but: The apple was rotten, but the boy didn't know it.

Nothing had changed, but everything was different.

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Illustrative image but: Nothing had changed, but everything was different.

He wanted to dance with her, but she didn't want to.

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Illustrative image but: He wanted to dance with her, but she didn't want to.

The man was kind, but the woman did not reciprocate.

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Illustrative image but: The man was kind, but the woman did not reciprocate.

My grandmother has an outdated but charming lexicon.

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Illustrative image but: My grandmother has an outdated but charming lexicon.

Some of the boys were crying, but we didn't know why.

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Illustrative image but: Some of the boys were crying, but we didn't know why.

The stars shine, but only a little brighter than you.

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Illustrative image but: The stars shine, but only a little brighter than you.

I studied a lot, but I didn't manage to pass the exam.

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Illustrative image but: I studied a lot, but I didn't manage to pass the exam.

Of course I understand what you mean, but I don't agree.

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Illustrative image but: Of course I understand what you mean, but I don't agree.

The verse was beautiful, but she couldn't understand it.

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Illustrative image but: The verse was beautiful, but she couldn't understand it.

She raised her hand to greet him, but he didn't see her.

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Illustrative image but: She raised her hand to greet him, but he didn't see her.

Some people like to cook, but I don't like it that much.

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Illustrative image but: Some people like to cook, but I don't like it that much.

Your argument is valid, but there are details to discuss.

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Illustrative image but: Your argument is valid, but there are details to discuss.

She was in love with him, but she never dared to tell him.

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Illustrative image but: She was in love with him, but she never dared to tell him.

I thought I saw a unicorn, but it was just a hallucination.

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Illustrative image but: I thought I saw a unicorn, but it was just a hallucination.

I tried to erase it from my mind, but the thought persisted.

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Illustrative image but: I tried to erase it from my mind, but the thought persisted.

The executive liked his job, but sometimes he felt stressed.

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Illustrative image but: The executive liked his job, but sometimes he felt stressed.

I would like to buy a new car, but I don't have enough money.

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Illustrative image but: I would like to buy a new car, but I don't have enough money.

She opened her mouth to scream, but could do nothing but cry.

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Illustrative image but: She opened her mouth to scream, but could do nothing but cry.

She tries to pretend happiness, but her eyes reflect sadness.

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Illustrative image but: She tries to pretend happiness, but her eyes reflect sadness.

Health is important for everyone, but especially for children.

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Illustrative image but: Health is important for everyone, but especially for children.

Addictions are bad, but tobacco addiction is one of the worst.

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Illustrative image but: Addictions are bad, but tobacco addiction is one of the worst.

It's cold and I'm wearing gloves, but they are not warm enough.

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Illustrative image but: It's cold and I'm wearing gloves, but they are not warm enough.

He lived in a hut, but still lived there happily with his family.

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Illustrative image but: He lived in a hut, but still lived there happily with his family.

The polar ice forms a beautiful landscape, but one full of dangers.

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Illustrative image but: The polar ice forms a beautiful landscape, but one full of dangers.

The process of learning a new language is difficult, but rewarding.

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Illustrative image but: The process of learning a new language is difficult, but rewarding.

The plane was about to take off, but it had a problem and couldn't.

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Illustrative image but: The plane was about to take off, but it had a problem and couldn't.

Honesty is not only demonstrated with words, but also with actions.

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Illustrative image but: Honesty is not only demonstrated with words, but also with actions.

I bought a mosquito repellent that is cheaper but equally effective.

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Illustrative image but: I bought a mosquito repellent that is cheaper but equally effective.

The drizzle was almost imperceptible, but it was wetting the ground.

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Illustrative image but: The drizzle was almost imperceptible, but it was wetting the ground.

The lady was alone in the living room. There was no one else but her.

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Illustrative image but: The lady was alone in the living room. There was no one else but her.

The coffee I ordered was semi-bitter, but delicious at the same time.

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Illustrative image but: The coffee I ordered was semi-bitter, but delicious at the same time.

I can't help but feel that, in a way, we have lost touch with nature.

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Illustrative image but: I can't help but feel that, in a way, we have lost touch with nature.

I would like to study medicine, but I don't know if I will be able to.

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Illustrative image but: I would like to study medicine, but I don't know if I will be able to.

The feat was epic. No one thought it would be possible, but he did it.

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Illustrative image but: The feat was epic. No one thought it would be possible, but he did it.

The encyclopedia in my house is very old, but it is still very useful.

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Illustrative image but: The encyclopedia in my house is very old, but it is still very useful.

My brother wanted to buy a skateboard, but he didn't have enough money.

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Illustrative image but: My brother wanted to buy a skateboard, but he didn't have enough money.

The earth is not just a place to live, but also a source of sustenance.

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Illustrative image but: The earth is not just a place to live, but also a source of sustenance.

My favorite dish is beans with mollete, but I also love beans with rice.

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Illustrative image but: My favorite dish is beans with mollete, but I also love beans with rice.

The blind are unable to see, but the rest of their senses become sharper.

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Illustrative image but: The blind are unable to see, but the rest of their senses become sharper.

The beauty of the landscape was stunning, but the weather was unfavorable.

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Illustrative image but: The beauty of the landscape was stunning, but the weather was unfavorable.

The decision to accept the offer was very difficult, but in the end, I did.

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Illustrative image but: The decision to accept the offer was very difficult, but in the end, I did.

I never thought I would be a scientist, but now I am here, in a laboratory.

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Illustrative image but: I never thought I would be a scientist, but now I am here, in a laboratory.

I have heard that some wolves are solitary, but mostly they gather in packs.

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Illustrative image but: I have heard that some wolves are solitary, but mostly they gather in packs.

The summer was hot and beautiful, but she knew it would soon come to an end.

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Illustrative image but: The summer was hot and beautiful, but she knew it would soon come to an end.

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