Sentence examples for would be but from inspiring English sources

"would be but" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to indicate a comparison of two outcomes or situations. For example, "He wants to go to college, but his parents can't afford it. It would be but a dream for him without a scholarship."

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Or else it would be but another branch of science.

Guatemala would be but a pause for many of them.

"We didn't know what the game concept would be, but we loved the birds," he said.

I don't know what the solution would be, but I feel pretty certain there is one.

The next line would be, "But I'm so glad you're here".

He was aggressive, as he said he would be, but in control.

I didn't know when that would be, but I'd be back.

She was supposed to be here today; she said she would be, but she is not".

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The bacon, of course, isn't really authentic -- salt pork would be -- but it's awfully good.

I don't know what we thought the reaction would be - but it was amazing.

"I have ideas where Lloyd would be -- but let me surprise you with it," he said.

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