Sentence examples for but seemed from inspiring English sources

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but emerged

but resembled

but appeared

but imagined

but same

The phrase "but seemed" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to express contrast between two thoughts or ideas. For example: "The new restaurant had good reviews, but seemed overpriced."

Exact(58)

The effect was striking but seemed disconnected with fashion at ground level.

The New York Times

But seemed oblivious — who cares?

The New Yorker

He shrugged, but seemed pleased with himself.

The New Yorker

Ratna nodded, but seemed distracted.

The Guardian - Books

Nicky visited but seemed aggrieved.

The New Yorker

Burton said nothing, but seemed to agree.

The New York Times - Magazine

Store officials granted permission but seemed stunned.

The New York Times - Magazine

It sounds drastic but seemed to work.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

They needed no precooking but seemed perfect.

The New York Times - Food

He didn't say much but seemed nice.

The Guardian

She laughed but seemed genuinely distressed.

The New Yorker

More suggestions(15)

but existed

but deemed

but saw

but represented

but manifested

but considered

but suggested

but estimated

but believe

but assumed

but demonstrated

but indicated

but believed

but seems

but understood

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