Sentence examples for on but one from inspiring English sources

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"on but one" is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is typically used to emphasize that there is only one thing or option available in a given situation. Example: "I have been to many countries, but on but one occasion have I ever seen such beautiful landscapes." In this sentence, the speaker is emphasizing that out of all the countries they have visited, they have only seen beautiful landscapes on one occasion.

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It is a slim hope to hang your hat on but one that is more preferable to the apparent ideological hostility to the BBC of Whittingdale.

The opening number of "Dressing Room," a new musical at the SoHo Playhouse, is an ensemble piece called "Why Are We Sitting Here?" It's a valid question, one many in the audience may ask of themselves as the show wears on, but one that is never answered.

The problem with many of today's messaging apps (or voice apps, video chat apps, "social" apps, etc). is that you're expected to use them with others, but the app doesn't run on but one or two platforms.

Who knows what the hell is going on, but one thing is certain -- those in glass houses (opposing Obama) should not throw stones.

In this season of presidential electoral politics, there is much going on, but one of the most disturbing things is the massive amounts of money being spent by the presidential hopefuls.

I wasn't sure what was going on, but one of them made a speech, which Farouq translated.

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You're allowed two carry-ons, but one should work.

Focus on one-on-one relationships.

We wanted them to think it was one-on-one, but we actually had help on top.

Inside, the lights were on, but no one answered the doorbell.

She came round, asking what was going on but no one would speak to her.

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