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The phrase "but gain" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used as a conjunction to introduce an idea that contrasts with the previous one. Example sentence: He worked hard to save money for his vacation, but gain, he couldn't resist buying souvenirs for his friends and family.
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"You'll lose the human contact but gain time," he said.
If men lose the family farm but gain the right to vote, women lose their reputation as the more passionate sex but gain the capacity to demand suffrage.
We still feel the sensation of hairs standing on end, but gain no visual bulk.
Intermediates: Some Pain, but Gain "Modern Noh Plays" by Yukio Mishima.
Otherwise, they may learn alphabet sounds but gain no desire to decode letters on their own.
They rarely take their full annual holiday, but gain extra share options instead.
With Jeffries, the Knicks lose some scoring but gain some grit.
At worst, the Yankees will lose all three players but gain draft picks.
Developing nations agree to reduce tariffs on manufactured goods but gain the right to protect key industries.
Other players could take on some financial risk, but gain the ability to dictate the terms of their own exit.
The family would lose $25m through its ownership of D, but gain $100m through company F, netting $75m.
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