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Discover Ludwig"would but" is a correct and usable phrase in written English
It is used as part of a conditional statement, meaning "if only". For example, "She would but sigh, wishing that she could do something to help."
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Well, it would, but we won't.
You would?" But suddenly she was afraid.
I probably would, but my wife wouldn't.
"He said he would, but he didn't".
"I thought I would, but I don't".
I would but he's gone, John.
I said I would, but I can't".
If you would but state your business".
I would, but I can't be bothered.
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"If they could plug those holes, they would -- but there's no way out.
I ★would★, but I don't want to".
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