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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a flawed but" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a statement that acknowledges imperfections while also presenting a positive or valuable aspect.
Example: "The movie was a flawed but captivating portrayal of the author's life."
Alternatives: "an imperfect yet" or "a defective yet".
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A flawed but touching novel.
From Monday to Saturday, Lewis sees himself as a flawed but earnest leader.
In 1987, a flawed but promising immigration bill had recently passed.
It is also not an accurate description of a flawed but wonderful country.
Yet judges continue to rely on money bail, calling it a flawed but crucial tool.
Instead, think of him as a flawed but talented figure in his own right.
The Olympic bronze medalist Timothy Goebel skated a flawed but technically difficult, program, finishing first.
A flawed but interesting adaptation of AS Byatt's Booker prize-winning novel.
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But mainly we are Gatsby, flawed in a flawed world, but unable to resist the pull of the green light.
"He plays Hamlet as a character, with a complete, flawed but developing individuality," says Lily Bevan on the Huffington Post.
A flawed film, but a valuable one.
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