English word
but
Example sentences showing how to use “but” in everyday English.
Example sentences
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Judy likes ice cream, but Sam prefers cake.
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Roy is tired, but Sean is full of energy.
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Mike wants to go to the beach, but Ray prefers the mountains.
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Riley likes to play soccer, but he doesn't enjoy running long distances.
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Patricia wants to go to the party, but she has to finish her homework first.
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Jim likes to read books, but he prefers watching movies.
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Matt is hungry, but he doesn't want to eat now.
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Maggie likes to play soccer, but she also enjoys reading books.
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Jay can swim, but he is afraid of deep water.
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Judy enjoys reading books, but she also loves watching movies.
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James enjoys cooking, but he also likes experimenting with different cuisines.
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Kim wanted to visit the museum, but Thomas preferred going to the park.
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Despite the rain, the outdoor concert was not canceled, but many attendees decided to leave early.
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Matthew studied hard for the exam, but he didn't perform as well as he had hoped.
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Tom had studied hard for the exam, but he still didn't get a good grade.
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