Sentence examples for but for once from inspiring English sources

The phrase "but for once" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to express disappointment or surprise when something that usually happens does not happen. For example, "I was expecting a lot of snow this winter, but for once we had very little."

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But for once, that song rang hollow.

But for once that theme is apt.

But for once, move aside Ronaldo, Messi and Villa.

But for once, they're not saying anything.

But for once, everything turned out fine.

But for once, perhaps, MacArthur was wrong.

But for once, the images were real.

But, for once, bad answers prove almost as elusive.

"But for once, the cheers outnumbered the boos".

But for once, it may not be the wrong time.

Critics' darlings, maybe, but for once the critics are right.

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