Sentence examples for but weakens from inspiring English sources

(Why? The word "but" weakens whatever precedes it).

This gains control of d6 but weakens the white squares.

Most Brie today is made in factories from pasteurized milk, which prolongs the life of the cheese but weakens its flavour.

Unlike most all-purpose flours, White Lily is bleached with chlorine, a process that not only whitens the flour but weakens the proteins.

Supporters consider the subsidies vital economic development tools while critics denounce them as corporate welfare that helps some towns but weakens the national economy.

The abundance of detail adds credibility to the novel but weakens its emotional force, even in Margaret Jull Costa's fine translation from the Spanish.

It strengthened through 2008 but weakened in 2009.

That could strengthen the lineup but weaken the outfield defense.

17 fxe5 dxe5 18 Rdf1 N8h7 19 d5 e4 To get some play but weakening the black squares.

Do coaches like Rice strengthen the boys' bodies but weaken their minds?

But weakening it would only lead to an arms race of graft.