Sentence examples for but could not make from inspiring English sources

He tried mixing it but could not make it drinkable.

Spurs were dominant but could not make the pressure pay.

Seirawan kept struggling but could not make a comeback.

She opened her mouth to shout but could not make a sound.

We tried to use the chip detect pin on the breakout board, but could not make it work reliably.

She heard shouting — but could not make out the words — and saw Mr. Cruz shot.

The police tried to find the owner but could not make contact.

But "could not make" and "did not make" are not always the same thing at bridge.

But 30 fourth-quarter points but could not make up the deficit.

He could grab the brush, but could not make it move.

Ms. Divilly said they heard several minutes of the argument, but could not make out any words.