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The phrase "a major but" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts where you want to introduce a significant contrast or exception to a preceding statement.
Example: "The project was a major success, but we still faced several challenges along the way."
Alternatives: "a significant however" or "a considerable yet".
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The first-movement repeat was omitted in the C minor and the A major, but observed in the B flat.
Celebrity talk shows are a major but relatively unexplored form of broadcast talk.
That would usually be a major, but East's hand would suggest it was diamonds.
His victory Sunday was his fifth in a major but his first since he turned 40.
It may not be a major, but to me it sure feels like it".
All in all, the deal sounds like a major but not total victory for consumers.
Altogether, they make a persuasive reintroduction to a major but undervalued artist.
Rocco Mediate will never win a major, but on Monday, he didn't lose one either.
Meadow had not decided on a major, but Amanda said she was eager to graduate.
Garcia has yet to win a major, but he said he does not feel burdened.
"But," Manfred added, and it was a major but, "the net transfer is half the issue.
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