Sentence examples for But from inspiring English sources

The word "but" is a correct and commonly used word in written English.
It is a coordinating conjunction used to connect two contrasting ideas, usually at the beginning of a sentence. Example sentence: I wanted to go on vacation, but I didn't have enough money.

Dictionary

But

conjunction

Except (for), excluding. Preceded by a negation.

I have no choice but to leave.

synonyms

with the exception of

Exact(60)

But perhaps not.

The New York Times

But for how much longer?

The New York Times - Arts

But problems remain.

But what are they?

But many do.

But look again.

But it was not to be.

The New York Times

But we're not.

The New York Times

"But time is running out".

The New York Times

But is this right?

The New York Times

Almost, but not quite.

The New York Times

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