and yet vs but yet

The phrase 'and yet' is correct and commonly used in English, while 'but yet' is not a standard construction. 'And yet' is used to introduce a contrast or contradiction in a sentence, while 'but yet' is redundant and not idiomatic.

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and yet

The phrase 'and yet' is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a contrast or contradiction.

Use 'and yet' to connect two contrasting ideas or to emphasize a surprising or unexpected outcome.

Examples:

She knew it was risky, and yet she decided to go ahead with the plan.
The weather forecast predicted rain, and yet the sun was shining brightly.
He claimed to be innocent, and yet the evidence proved otherwise.
The movie was long, and yet it held my attention throughout.
The task seemed impossible, and yet she managed to complete it.

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So sad and yet so true.
After the accident, we all felt guilty, and yet innocent.
Your armor is heavy and yet you move swiftly.
The games tomorrow, and yet he presses them.
I'm hooked, too, and yet... details.
You're heavenly and yet so human.
Everything's so ugly and yet so comfortable.
He loved your mother, and yet she chose me.
A story that never happened, and yet is always.
You sound pretty confident, and yet you're not close.
Fleeting opportunity to enjoy the old arena, and yet we're swept aside.
He cannot have been dead longer than ten hours and yet there is mortis.
I mean, they are just so smart, and yet...
You want freedom... and yet you own a slave.
You have all these possibilities, and yet you're here.
You let her go and yet you still need something.
They hardly had any time together and yet he said that she made his life truly meaningful.
So close, and yet so far.
They'd still be questioning you, and yet here you are.
Afraid and yet... so chipper.

but yet

'But yet' is not a standard construction in English and is considered redundant.

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Short reviews contain minimum, but yet enough information to make a choice.
This is a very modern restaurant but yet very cosy.
I see you surrounded by beauty, but yet there's something... dark.
You should, but yet here you are, showing up looking for seconds.
In the United States most companies offer their employees dental insurance, but yet many do not.
The entire design is simple but yet smart looking.
I've been house-sitting all summer, but yet I still can't find my way around.
That's why our music sometimes may sound even "pop", but yet not right to everybody.
I wouldn't let you run a bath without having the Coast Guard and the fire department standing by, but yet here you are running America.
This figure who claims to fight the "politically correct" while stating that most other politicians dare not say openly but yet they run through their policies.
But otherwise had me soo in the great and whole but yet fallen.
A few were sold, some money was made, but yet again our enthusiasm waned (are you noticing a theme here yet?).
Very suitable as a place to stay in transit, since it is near the motorway junction Zierenberg, but yet quiet.
It is a beautiful, grand and seductive project, but yet it harbours many dangers.
I'm sure you don't, but yet, here we are.
The private pools would require less effort but yet the family may have to suffer from bit of inconveniences.
All the study and research for my book provided me with information but yet, I was still scared.
Enjoy the Dutch rural atmosphere but yet with urban facilities nearby!
For the author, these elements are essential but yet insufficient in the light of the definition of a complete ecclesiological doctrine.
We were only seven, but yet I have such feeling.

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