Sentence examples for but often only from inspiring English sources

"These women are not silent – but often only one or two speak up.

Specialisation has social importance, but often only after decades of work.

He is observant and humorous (but often only in his thoughts) and, above all, unillusioned.

Anna does bad things, but often only because she underestimates just how bad the consequences of those things will be.

Masterpieces end up in their rooms, but often only en route from one private collection to another.

IDENTIFY THE DEAL MAKER Salesclerks are sometimes allowed to negotiate, but often only the manager or owner can.

Its long-neglected brownstones attracted renovators from Manhattan, but often only after they were priced out of Park Slope.

For big releases, a full orchestral score would be supplied, but often only for the film's first run.

But often only intermittent showers have materialized; a severe drought is intensifying, and growers are increasingly worried about a grim year.

Males are considered adults at 16 years of age, and females usually begin to reproduce at about 13 years, but often only two offspring survive during her lifetime.

But they've often only been in shops and pubs in the city centre.