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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a fine but" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a contrasting statement or to express a limitation after a positive remark.
Example: "The presentation was a fine but lacked sufficient data to support the conclusions."
Alternatives: "a good yet" or "an excellent however".
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A fine but devastating piece of writing.
Mr Liapis paid his tax, insurance and a fine, but showed no remorse.
The man who had taken their farm told them to pay a fine but they refused.
Beethoven reportedly told Czerny that Mozart had a "fine but choppy way of playing, no legato".
There is a fine but crucial distinction to be made here between talentlessness and failure.
The farmers took her to court and she was ordered to pay a fine, but acquitted on appeal.
The change would mean magistrates impose a fine but immediately offer an alternative in lieu of payment.
Ruling against the government, the law lords spared Baker a fine, but he was ordered to pay costs.
Belgium introduced its own niqab ban this summer, punishable not just by a fine but seven days in prison.
He was let off without a fine, but had to promise to give up joints and visit weekly.
In Microsoft's settlement of 2009, the company did not pay a fine but agreed to install a system called Browser Choice Screen with Windows.
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