Sentence examples for it was but from inspiring English sources

This tree stood tall, not because it was, but because its community loves it.

(It was, but only temporarily).

It was, but it's simply delicious.

Maybe it was, but so what?

It was, but Kessler deserved the decision.

I knew who it was, but barely.

It was but a mere warm-up.

It was, but they didn't.

And it was - but not for long.

It was but a passing shower.

Yes, it was – but it's also now.