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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'who but' is a correct and usable phrase in written English
It is used to introduce a statement that follows a rhetorical question and suggests that the answer to the rhetorical question is obvious. For example: "Who but the teachers would know how to teach the lesson?"
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"But who? "But who? "But who?
"But who? "But who?
— Who, but? — Her ma.
Who but a Scrooge could oppose them?
Who but robots could live there?
Who but Avram C. Freedberg.
"Who but Digong?" she replied.
Again, who but Djalu really knows?
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But who will lead?
but who cares! but who cares!
But who?
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
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