Sentence examples for but were repulsed from inspiring English sources

Cossacks attacked the region in 1668 but were repulsed.

In the meantime (430 429), the Spartans attacked Athenian bases in western Greece but were repulsed.

The enemy tried to land troops at Nanakuh and Waikiki beaches, but were repulsed.

The British and French launched an expedition against Ranavalona but were repulsed at Tamatave in 1845.

The French almost broke through but were repulsed when Edward brought up his reserves.

On June 12th rebels tried to capture the town but were repulsed by artillery.

A British naval squadron attacked the town during the War of 1812 but was repulsed.

One element of the crowd stormed the barracks of the 29th Regiment but was repulsed.

González Dávila made the first attempt to conquer the region in 1522 but was repulsed by Indians.

After the rebels were stopped, Blunt hastily attacked the Prairie Grove ridge but was repulsed, much like Herron had been hours earlier.

John died, however, in April 1143, and Raymond, attempting to take advantage of John's death, invaded Cilicia to the north but was repulsed and driven back to Antioch.