Sentence examples for this was but from inspiring English sources

This was but a single voice.

He is only 23, and this was but his fourth marathon.

This was but one more step in strengthening the general political structure of his new regime.

He wasn't sure what this was, but he was certain he'd never seen it before.

This was but brief respite, and waffle about pensions soon re-established business as usual.

This was but the curtain-raiser to the main event of the day.

This was but one of the totalizing visions that Jane Jacobs (and company) fought against.

This is but a distant nightmare.

This is but a minute sampling.

This is but 90 days.

This is but one example.