Sentence examples for yes, but from inspiring English sources

But is a perfectly acceptable part of a sentence in written English
You can use it in any situation where you are expressing agreement with what has been said, but adding an additional point or condition. For example: "We should start the meeting at 10:00am." "Yes, but can we push it back to 10:30 instead?"

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Arguably yes, but enough?

Small, yes, but sleek.

Funny, yes, but awful.

Legal, yes, but ethical?

Don't "yes, but" it.

Salvation yes, but not satisfaction.

"Architects yes, but not artists.

Healthy, yes, but boring.

The answer is, "yes, but…".

Grand, yes, but sensible.

Interesting, yes, but poetry?

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