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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are but examples" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that the items mentioned are merely illustrations or instances of a broader concept.
Example: "The suggestions provided in this report are but examples of how we can improve our workflow."
Alternatives: "are merely examples" or "are simply examples".
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Veneration of the Holy Tirthankaras is viewed in terms of purifying the devotee morally, as these saints are but examples for the Jainas and not actually objects of a cult.
The president's unsupported claim in last year's State of the Union address that Iraq sought uranium from Africa, misstatements of intelligence conclusions about biological weapons in Iraqi trailers that never contained them and claims of ties between Iraq and Al Qaeda are but examples.
The point is that they are but examples of the tempting options on offer in this idyllic corner of France.
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This is but one example.
This is but one example, of course.
These are but three examples of forecasts that inform decisions.
Messrs. Moussaoui and Reid are but two examples.
Jeni's, Rogue, Startups.co, Homage are but four examples.
Remember, C.E. Kelly and Walter Reed are but two examples.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Uzbekistan are but three examples.
These are but two examples of prototypical comings out.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com