Sentence examples for would but from inspiring English sources

"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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