Sentence examples for but an from inspiring English sources

The phrase "but an" can be used in written English as a conjunction to connect two contrasting ideas or statements.
It is usually followed by an adjective or noun phrase. Here is an example: I may be late for the party, but an exciting evening awaits me.

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But an impossible one?

But an expensive connection!

"But an alligator?

But an African creek.

But an entire bear?

But an invasion?

But an innovator?

But an "avocado" one?

But an M.R.I. showed otherwise.

But an entirely fake body?

A crisis, but an opportunity!

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