Sentence examples for but could not get from inspiring English sources

Mr. Harrell tried the number, but could not get through.

Gove's team maintained he tried but could not get through.

She tried five times but could not get it right.

After that, he wrote several novels but could not get any of them published.

He rebounded but could not get a shot off before the shot-clock buzzer sounded.

The Bulldogs continued to attack, but could not get another puck past Brittain.

The gunman tried to flee, Mr. Browne said, but could not get the door open.

I kept adjusting my antennas but could not get the big picture.

He tried hitting the brake, but could not get his foot between the driver's feet.

With some support from an NGO, he managed to finish school but 'could not get further'.

She did call the company, Ms. Trotsky said, but could not get free help and hung up.