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. but the vs . but

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between using a single or double quotation mark after 'but' depends on the style guide or personal preference.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 392 views

. but the

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory idea after a statement.
  • Everything but the Girl (often shortened EBTG) were an English musical duo, formed in Hull in 1982, consisting of lead singer and occasional guitarist Tracey ...
  • A new double album documenting Tracey's solo career outside of Everything But The Girl and the Marine Girls is released on October 23 2015 by Caroline ...
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. but

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory idea after a statement.
  • My brother went, but I did not. 2. except; save: She was so overcome with grief she could do nothing but weep. 3. unless; if not; except that (followed by a clause,  ...
  • 1 a : except for the fact <would have protested but that he was afraid> b : that — used after a negative <there is no doubt but he won> c : without the concomitant ...
  • but. star. see definition of but. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. show. all, preposition ... Synonyms for but. prep indicating contrast. althoughstar · however star.
  • From Middle English but, buten, boute, bouten, from Old English būtan (“out of, outside of, off, round about, except, without, all but, but only, besides, in addition ...

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