Sentence examples for can but from inspiring English sources

"can but" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used when a speaker or writer wants to express the idea that something is the only option or possibility available. Example: "We can but hope that the situation improves soon."

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They can but try.

One can but dream.

We can but dream.

We can but hope.

They can, but see above.

One can but hope.

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You can direct, but can you write?

You can write, but can you direct?

Fighting can all but stop.

Many can advise; but few can mentor.

But can it survive?

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