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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'but a small' is not correct or usable in written English.
To use the phrase in a sentence, you would need to make it more explicit by adding an object or a verb. For example, "He was worn out because he had gotten but a small amount of rest."
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Edge: Nuggets, but a small one.
But a small amount".
This is but a small village.
"But a small amount probably won't hurt".
But a small piece was missing.
But a small amount of sugar might be helpful.
That hostility is but a small favor to the taxpayers.
Visual thinking is but a small part of the dance.
Kyoto, a preliminary agreement, will make but a small difference.
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But a smaller screen would have been better.
But a smaller number also have sleep apnoea.
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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