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But then vs But then,

Both "but then" and "but then," are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "But then" is used to introduce a contrasting idea or consequence, while "but then," is used to introduce a contrasting idea or consequence followed by a pause or a continuation of the sentence.

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But then

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a contrasting idea or consequence.

Use "but then" to introduce a contrasting idea or consequence in a sentence.

Examples:

She wanted to go out, but then she remembered she had to study.
I was going to call him, but then I changed my mind.
He said he would help, but then he disappeared.
I thought it was a good idea, but then I realized the implications.
The plan seemed perfect, but then it all fell apart.

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But then I heard this voice.
But then hulk accused me of cheating.
But then the responsibility is yours.
But then this Mexican lady bought one.
But then Ranger Gonzalez called me.
But then your worst fear happened.
But then I did something radical.
But then Franky taught me this trick.
But then suddenly cloning did happen.
But then thought to seek your counsel.
But then something amazing happened - well, someone.
But then Division saved my life again.
But then... she started having seizures.
But then... enter the scoundrel.
But then she no-showed at breakfast.
But then, after one fateful pop quiz...
But then he comes and heals the blind.
But then you'll owe me.
But then new people came with weapons and disease.
But then... he showed up at just the right time.

Alternatives:

however, then
yet then
nevertheless, then
on the other hand, then
still, then

But then,

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a contrasting idea or consequence followed by a pause or a continuation of the sentence.

Use "but then," to introduce a contrasting idea or consequence followed by a pause or a continuation of the sentence.

Examples:

I wanted to go to the party, but then, I realized I had other plans.
He promised to help, but then, he got busy with work.
She was excited to start the project, but then, she got sick.
They were all set to leave, but then, the phone rang.
The team was winning the game, but then, they made a critical mistake.

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But then, after one fateful pop quiz...
But then, I finally realized...
But then, so may other surprises.
But then, she shouldn't be dead.
But then, he was always fascinated with your kind.
But then, they got in THIS lad...
But then, because of my own clumsiness, it was impossible.
But then, she became embroiled with another man.
But then, we had all forgotten about...
But then, something in my life changed.
But then, 20 minutes later, disaster.
But then, along comes Albert Einstein and discovers that light behaves like particles too.
But then, I don't normally experience failure.
But then, inventions cost money.
But then, the lightning army group is very famous.
But then, I found this place in Decatur.
But then, father has always hated you most.
But then, I drank a bottle.
But then, after a while, people stop calling.
But then, I... I could see the bag moving.

Alternatives:

however,
yet,
nevertheless,
on the other hand,
still,

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