Sentence examples for but five decades from inspiring English sources

The directors of the French New Wave ignited a cinematic revolution – but five decades on, how do these ageing insurrectionaries practice what they preached?

But five decades on little has changed politically on the island.

But five decades ago, it all started with Jane and David Richardson solving essential molecular structures using x-ray crystallography.

But five decades after Rachel Carson's death, despite the enormous legacy of influence she brought to bear, women are still under-represented in top positions in American environmental organizations.

His attempts to bring the neighboring area of the Kings River into the fold ultimately failed, but five decades later after successful lobbying efforts were made by the President, the Interior Secretary, and a talented photographer named Ansel Adams, Kings Canyon officially joined the party.

But two decades of sustained failure is too long.

But three decades on, its flaws emerge in starker relief.

But two decades of war have created other hurdles.

But four decades after the moon landing, why isn't NASA venturing somewhere more exotic?

He considers himself a "Bloomberg Republican," but two decades of prompting Conventions has left him disillusioned.

But six decades on, deliberate amnesia is unworthy of modern, democratic Japan.