Sentence examples for But for from inspiring English sources
"but for" is a correct and usable phrase in written English
It can be used as a preposition to indicate a contrast between what has happened or might have happened. For example: "But for the heavy rains, the concert would have taken place outdoors."
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But for
adjective
Pertaining to a test of causation whereby an agent or action is considered to have caused an event (and therefore to be responsible and/or liable for said event) if, had said agent or action not existed, the event would not have taken place.
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