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Sentence Examples There is some graininess and picture noise from time to time, but for the most part the image is rock-solid. I don't want to upset any owners of these abominations but for heavens sake, what on earth possessed you when you bought one of these things. It was only a five or six minute walk to his own address, but for an unknown reason he decided to take the short cut. It wasn't for lack of want for friends that he had few, but for his place of residence. The blog is still up, but for reasons I no longer recall, I never got past four entries, and then gave up on the thing. Not for the extra features, or the compact size, but for the simple fact that they look killer on a computer screen. The seafront rooms hear a constant wash of incoming waves, but for most people this becomes a sleeping pill in the end. Not for Mandarin, but for the other local languages it is designed to accommodate. He said the vast bulk of claims against accountants were not for audit work but for taxation work. Parliamentary question time is not just for our benefit but for the benefit of the public, as well. The air was hot, the night still, and, but for the gentle noises of the river, all was quiet. The air was still and calm, the forest quiet but for the sounds of small animals, making their way from tree to tree. On a daily basis, he wears his lightly graying hair in braids, but for ceremonies he takes great care preparing his hair and traditional costume. I don't know what's wearing me out at the moment, but for the first time in years I actually fell asleep on the train. Topwaters and soft-plastic jigs catch fish through winter, but for genuine, heart-stopping trout, odds favor suspending lures. We must act, not only in defence of our sisters and brothers in other countries, but for our own children and our own future. You can then find a way into becoming a jobbing director if that's what you want, but for the first couple you have to have a passion for it. The accusations were shown to be false, the case collapsed, but for the next five years Pepys was out of a job. We've already shared a bit of banter but for that 90 minutes we will be very serious about what we have to do for our respective countries. She wants to be a dancer, an actress, a West-end star, but for now she serves me my burger and fries. Show More Sentences What they taught him was that he shouldn't write ads for his advertising friends but for the people. Bolt lift is increased, but for this purpose speed of fire is not a priority. Unfortunately, Ireland today is tapping the sophisticated capital market of Frankfurt not for investment, but for jollification. He had no thought but for me, my welfare, my comfort, my safety, my happiness. The vessel put about on the other tack, but for want of wind, or not having sail enough, she drifted into the ground swell towards the beach. The off-white walls didn't come off as much to admire, but for some reason Josie adored them. The law is predicted to bring benefits not just for ramblers but for the whole region by attracting more walkers and tourists. The opinion was written by Judge Randolph, a jurist who in my view would be a serious candidate for the Supreme Court but for his age. Mobile phone bills can be very expensive, but for some reason most of us just put up with this as a fact of life. He's ranked 13, but for six consecutive years he was untouchable at the top of the rankings. Telugu and Kannada had several similarities and their scripts were almost the same, but for some minor differences. The whiteboard works well for important long-term tasks, but for short-term daily readings a five-subject notebook works best. I don't miss the kayfabe era for the colorful outfits, but for the characters of the wrestlers who wore them. It's beyond my ken, but for those in the know there's an accompanying set of statistics, ranging from water absorption rates to frost resistance. The first words spoken in the series don't seem like much, but for the true Whovian they are something to relish. And at the war's end, when the prisoners came home, there were some amazing reunions but for most it was a bleak reality check. I detest violence but for once, whilst I still didn't agree with it I could understand it. The card key she receives at the front desk isn't actually for a room, but for the hotel's pool. The Battle of Longewala and our victory would not have been possible but for the leadership of Wingco Bawa. My current beloved understands that I like a little kink in the bedroom, but for him its difficult to deal with. Show More Sentences So, speed isn't its thing, but for a vehicle that looks like an SUV, it handles pretty well. A redraft of the copyright law next year may give us the right to copy our own CDs, but for now, I'm a thief. Not that they didn't work the odd miracle at the odd club, but for years the glories they traded on were well past. He has a working knowledge of French, but for some reason does not get on well with the French boys. Motivation hardly seems necessary for a World Cup final but for them there is an added incentive. I know there will be a good many people who will say I'm not right, but for what it is worth, I tell you I'm not wrong either. The 757 was intended to replace the 727, but for some reason Boeing got its market research wrong. The shock registered on Ethan's face, but for a man who was told his father could be the devil, he didn't seem completely surprised. Early testing cleared the Seafire 47 at an all-up weight of 11,100 lb but for takeoff it could weigh as much as 12,900-lb. Most charges focus on the Mafia's control of New York's waterfront, vast and beautiful, but for years a nest of corruption. Kazakhstan is now an independent country, but for decades it was part of the Soviet Union. Animals caught in inhumane traps will languish not for hours, but for days. I didn't know why, but for some reason I was dreading the dinner party the mistress was throwing on Saturday. They evolved from a common ancestor but for both nations to play each other at all a hybrid set of rules has had to be devised. I like these for the bees, but for a strong, true blue, consider one of the anchusas. Worth would have fallen but for the strong hand that upheld him, and dragged him resistlessly forward. There really is nothing behind his eyes but for a leaky roof dripping into a pale blue bucket. There the matter might have rested, but for the significance that has recently been attached to the assault. I tried to push all those thoughts to the back of my mind, but for some reason they kept resurfacing. We always got it right for the indoors but for one reason or another it never quite worked outdoors. Show More Sentences She knew he would go see Tony later in the day, as he always did, but for his legitimate child he had no time. These were no longer demands for equal treatment but for special benefits, based on the color of their skin. What floor he was born on is still unknown, but for the better part of his sixteen years of life he was a thief, a pickpocket. Clearly this is an impracticality not only for patrons, but for librarians as well. It was nice as a small evening meal, but for something a bit more filling, I'd do riced potatoes and possibly a lemon sauce. The land here is rich and green, but for the most part from the river all that can be seen are the giant papyrus reeds, which line the bank. I also remember someone miming rather badly too, but for the life of me can't remember who they were, which is probably just as well. Alginate is often used for life-casting, but for this piece a silicone based material is being used. Most people would think that you were barking mad if they saw you talking to your pet but for dog-whisperer Steve Fryer it is a way of life. It is good that they pay for you to see a therapist, but for a full year they only allow 8 appts. I wish they'd just put up a transcript, but for those of you with broadband it's well worth a listen. It's literalness is so easily consumed that there is no choice but for the work to be ephemeral and meaningless. It wouldn't just be for skaters, but for roller-bladers and people on bikes too. As with all young things there's room for plenty of potential but for now we will have to wait. Perhaps it was just the bitterness of her home life shinning through, but for whatever reason, Holiday was the living image of bitterness. I rarely wore my shirts tucked into my breeches, but for the rough and tumble training I was doing, it had become necessary. Wales march on, but for poor tired Italy, the long flight home will be a chance to reflect on what might have been. Hayfever hits as many as one in ten of us every year, but for some allergy sufferers, the symptoms can last all year long. I like you and all and there is no doubt that you are a looker but for right now at least, I want to be your friend. It provides early spring forage not only for cattle and sheep, but for wild ruminants as well, including deer, bison, elk, and moose. Show More Sentences Of course there's an almighty dump of snow just after we leave, but for now there's just enough snow for a few of the runs to be open. These are the obvious reasons for feeling tired or run-down, but for many female athletes, they aren't the only ones. I've got no trouble with sexy little clothes, but for the love of God, it's the middle of winter! Kurt has always been one of the nicest people I know, but for a long time he had some problems overcoming his shyness. The findings are not only important for the wellbeing of astronauts but for everybody. He is known far and wide, not for his intellectual astuteness or classroom achievements, but for his ability to energize campus social life. As I hopped aboard, I noticed the bus was empty but for three attractive girls in animated discussion at the back. His uniform was one size fit all, but for him it sagged and drooped in large blue wrinkles around his waist. True audiophiles can probably nitpick and point out the problems, but for everyday computer use and gaming, I find the sound acceptable. Not just for accountants but for managers, auditors, share-holders and company directors, the world is now a different place. Maybe I can't understand it because I haven't grown up with it, but for the children 's sake, you should live with each other. I pop in and see what I want, but for about 10 minutes I can't find a sales clerk anywhere near the sporting goods area. As a forwarder, the 1210A is a good machine but for scarification we found it to be undersized. Other countries have tried to compete against port with various fortified wines, but for me the likes of sherry or Madeira just can't compare. Sonically, the song is great, but for Brown to constantly drown his voice in auto-tune is getting annoying. Jane said the trip had many magic moments but for her the achievement of others made it special. I wish I could wave a magic wand and tell you there was a short cut but for me, I have to train hard to look good. Those gowns are not made for elderly nannies or maids-of-all-work, but for young ladies. The Mail chased up the story, but for whatever reason decided not to run it. Winning isn't everything, so the saying goes, but for a top sports player losing is the worst imaginable outcome. Show More Sentences Yeah, I know it is no big deal to you techies, but for non-geek me, it is an achievement. Some saw the ad as providing explanation and making them think, but for others there were too many technicalities to come to terms with. The wealth of foreign owners has fueled title success, but for other clubs finding wealthy backers has proved a mixed blessing. The kitchen sink emptied straight into a ditch, and there was no garden at all but for an overgrown orchard with a few apple trees and wild cherry seedlings. Egypt is free of Mubarak, but for now it is still just a poor Middle Eastern country ruled by a junta of geriatric soldiers. His topical humour will no doubt render this recording dated in a few years, but for someone who was weaned on comedy albums as a child this one hits all the marks it should. He manages to talk one of them into a glass or two, but for the most part he remains sober. Armando Hart, director of the Jose Marti Program Office, has warned of the dangers of this diabolical annexationist plan not only for Cuba, but for the entire world. I knew I sounded like a loser and a nobody but for once I didn't care. I raced stock cars as a kid, sports cars as an older kid, and the current, much older kid would be racing unlimited air racers but for a lack of money. They deliver our newspapers, drive jitneys, deliver pizzas and perform similar tasks that make our lives easier but for which we pay relatively little. I had tried to transmit with this laptop and my satphone for about an hour in the afternoon, but for the first time, it was impossible to get a connection. While some former cricket stars were good at commenting, others took to umpiring but for Kapil there is a greater joy in getting closer to people. Official returns for some locales can be found in state archives, but for most urban places newspapers seem to be the only source of the vote totals. If a macrobiotic diet is healthy it is by accident, since foods are selected not for their physical or nutritional qualities, but for their metaphysical properties. To sustain an airplane in the air it is enough that the lift be equal to the weight, but for an airplane take off the lift must be bigger than weight. Later revisions may change the picture, but for now it does not look good. I could explain, but for the first time in two months, I am at liberty to do absolutely nothing at all and as you might guess, I'm really quite eager to get going on that. These are harrying days for all kids, but for those on the spectrum, the challenges are more intense and different in kind. For his complicity Murmelstein has forever been branded a traitor, but for him the decision was a no-brainer. Show More Sentences He hopes to go to Stanford and major in computer science, but for now he has to juggle homework with his online vigilante persona. Yet Boies and Olson confidently claim credit not only for a fine legal victory but for changing the country with their lawsuit. The traditional home of the dirty weekend has acquired a few stylish new hotels of late, but for sheer sauciness, none of them can match this one. Every visit to a hospital is an ordeal but for those who cannot pay for private care the experience is a horror show. Plus an unpleasant whiff of effluent as in the previous week's remorseless attacks on Cherie Blair, not for anything she's said or done but for the way she looks. As we got further out the waves got calmer, but for right now they were choppy and making the boat lurch from side to side, pitching with each rise and fall of a wave. Admittedly, most of the cast lack the comic timing to make all the jokes fly, but for every joke that does fall flat there are at least two more that work. The shepherd's crook is not for beating the sheep, but for catching hold of them if they go into danger where the shepherd's arm can't reach them. Now things have come on a great deal since then, but what we need is better personnel management, not just for personnel managers, but for all line managers. These children are on their way to two weeks of summer camp, but for many parents in this heavily Hispanic neighborhood that is a frightful thought. In 1830 Louis Philippe returned the Pantheon to civic use, but for the first rocky decade of his reign not a single figure was buried there for fear of public protest. It's not a multitrack editor, more's the pity, but for quick-and-dirty edit work with basic transitions and soundtrack mixing, it works encouragingly well. Time will tell whether Spurlock's capable of arriving at conclusions rather than telegraphing them in advance, but for now, he's a voice in the wilderness. In another demonstration, a man is clad in saffron robes and a false beard and seems to sit suspended in mid-air without any support but for a hand resting on a pole. Asphalt Jungle is sometimes considered the first heist movie, but for me it all starts with Rififi. Horror aficionados may lap this up, but for me, hemlock Grove is about as appealing as curdled milk. The number of women taking up knitting has doubled in the past few years, spurred not just by the desire to make something snugly for their family, but for others too. Of course, much is made of the U.K.'s free press but for much of its life it has been, especially in the eighteenth century, little more than a collection of scandal sheets. This is fine for larger baits, but for lobworms at range and small pieces of bread, a tub of floating and sinking putty are very handy, although normally as a last resort. Those nifty wristguards are probably a good idea for skating and training, but for all practical purposes it is impossible to hold a hockey stick with them. Show More Sentences I have no doubt Texas and its politicians will rebound here one day, but for now, the diminution of Texas power is kinda sad. For anthropologists Thailand is a very difficult country to gather information on because much of it remains under lock and key, not for decades but for centuries. Pontefract themselves failed to impress in the first half, and but for two glaring defensive errors by Keighley, could well have begun the second half in arrears. The bartenders can be hit or miss, but for the most part they are all friendly, fast, attentive, and knowledgeable. Louie's backyard is one of many good places to eat in town, but for us it is the Key West restaurant. Both sides contend that their enemies were bused into town not for a football game, but for the fight. Probably true, but for whom outside of West Virginia is this a selling point? But now, we have the opportunity of utilizing an internal absorbent, not just for convenience during menstruation, but for having fun and making art. Some Jack Mormons may even still believe many or all of the Church's teachings, but for various reasons choose not to attend services or participate in church activities. His black silk shirt was unbuttoned, but for Daman, this was nothing new. Moving house usually entails careful planning and a removal van but for two rhinos it was a six-year process involving over 60 people, at a cost of about 1.2 million. The Met is noteworthy not only for its house size, however, but for the sheer volume of its season. The next morning the breakers over the shallow plateau might have had surfers across the world salivating in anticipation, but for divers they looked alarming. This may be possible for some but for those who canat do this, a certain amount of selectiveness may be required. She works for Sky and, but for her, I'd have been watching carpet bowling on BBC2 on Saturday afternoon. The key then is to know your yardages for each club, but not only for a full shot but for half swings also. Replace with a caulk that remains mastic, but for specific colours you may have to go for an acrylic-based sealant. May further asserted that, despite Allied mistakes, the Germans could not have succeeded but for outrageous good luck. For eight months Cabral made all preparations, but for reasons which remain uncertain, he was relieved of command. They would have turned her forth, I think, but for my own poor petitionings, unceasing in her behalf. Show More Sentences It also requires space at the bow and stern not only for working but for sighting down the gunwale and chine lines to check they are fair. This rare species might, but for the rugose and pileous epidermis and more depressed form, readily be confounded with the preceding. Blaze had the better of the rst period and but for some silkier nishing could have opened a good early lead. Some historians have suggested that, but for the urging of his senior explorers, De Almagro would probably have stayed permanently in Chile. For most flexible bronchoscopies, a neuroloept anaesthetic could be considered but for rigid bronchoscopy, general anaesthesia is mandatory. Joe Blake would have given Jakari plenty to do but for a mistake at the last and he should be given another chance. The colony suffered from economic fluctuations, but for the most part was prosperous, experiencing steady growth. This maintained a rich spoken tradition, but for 300 years the language was not used in written form. In many languages, however, different forms of the word are used not only for pronouns, but for nouns too. Most of the fruit for market is picked and sold in punnets, but for jam making buckets are used, similar to the raspberry bucket. Ironically, he died at the age of 47, not for Christ nor for the Confederation, but for Zurich. This is stronger than the pectoral cross, because a chalice is used not just for drinking but for celebrating the Eucharist. In fact, when the death penalty is applied, people are killed not for current acts of aggression, but for offences committed in the past. As with commission acts, omission acts can be reasoned casually using the but for approach. For example, a crime involves harm to a person, the person's action must be the but for cause and proximate cause of the harm. The usual size of furnaces is 50 to 100 tons, but for some special processes they may have a capacity of 250 or even 500 tons. Swedenborg himself did not call for a new organization, but for profound theological reform for the existing churches. Well, one should be able to make the new iPad Mini at home if one had a shrink ray gun, but for the rest of us www. College tuition rates are soaring, but for students who do their research, there are many strong RN to BSN program options. For fine chopping using a side axe this sometimes is a positive effect, but for felling with a double bitted axe it reduces efficiency. Show More Sentences Generally the water is removed by pumping while the quarry is operational, but for high inflows more complex approaches may be required. I know it's not the weirdest fantasy in the world, but for some reason it makes me feel uncomfortable and sleazy. It more closely resembles a child but for w the outsized skull and the slimly tapering spine and body. I don't know why, but for some reason people who work undercover for department store security always wear rugbies and khakis. First, imagine the minute hand has been removed so that the dial is complete in every detail but for its single-handedness. The walls below are bare, but for a few glazed bricks and a peculiar three-windowed bay that reminds one of a villa in Clapham. Restored prairie, mixed swamp, and early succession forest were significant carbon assimilators, but for different reasons. No one does Zinfandel like California, but for a couple of decades, alcohol levels got out of hand. It may bug budding tacticians, but for most gamers this newly streamlined interface will be a welcome addition. Aberdeen folk have Doric dour as their default demeanour but for weeks you couldn't waterboard the smiles off their faces. Lebanon is fraying at the edges, but for now the center holds. This technology system reads all utility meters, but for this application, specifically water meters. Not for the benefit of the harasser, of course, but for your own safety. Britain's election was not just a victory for the opposition Labor Party but for British women, who nearly doubled their numbers in Parliament. Terry, a woodturner of Morecambe, Lancs, got bail but for days could not leave the hotel. Those transponders worked on dainty butterflies, but for roughhousing beetles, they were too fragile. Some folks badmouthed Tasco products, but for the money, they were very good. Like napalm or the wrath of God, but for your digestive system. For most people, glasses are a real nuisance, but for Patricia and other quadriplegics, glasses are an actual disability. One didn't buy these jazz mags for titillation, but for their interesting features. Show More Sentences Lewis and Witcomb have had previous sky diving experiences, but for Byrne and Gammage it was a completely new experience. For an ordinary intellect, yes, but for me a mere bagatelle, or bag-of-shells, as the ancients have it. Kneller's portrait shows a handsome, even slightly effeminate young man, arrogant, perhaps petulant, but for many, the ideal beau sabreur. Although there were more reasonably priced bottles of wine, they chose an expensive Malbec not for its flavor, but for its bourgie appeal. Many a time but for a Sallet, my braine-pan had bene cleft with a brown Bill. How often has the broached barrel proved not to be for joy and heart effusion, but for duel and head-breakage. But in important ways the ' but for ' test obscures the true role played by causal principles in assessing legal responsibility. But it is important to realise that but for causation is no more than indicative of true legal causation. This relevance can in many cases, as here, be tested by the sine qua non or ' but for ' rule. He would have been lonely but for the comradeships of the various clubs to which he belonged. I can understand why people read horoscopes, but for me it's a bunch of fiddle-faddle. This, they will say, was figurative, and served, by God's appointment, but for a time, to shadow out the true glory of a more divine sanctity. The freshly picked flowers will wilt in a few days but for now are still fragrant. He is not only a zealous advocate for pusilanimous and passive obedience, but for the most implicit faith in the dictatorial mandates of power. Landholders faced a great loss, but for ordinary men and women it was a windfall. The abolition of papal authority made way not for orderly change, but for dissension and violence. She turned down Philip's own hand early in 1559 but for several years entertained the proposal of King Eric XIV of Sweden. Bank of England notes are generally accepted in the Falklands and Gibraltar, but for example Scottish and Northern Irish notes are not. Their silence would have been awkward but for the loquacity of Jane, who talked enough for all three. The vehicle for carrying mail was a cisium with a box, but for special delivery, a horse and rider was faster. Show More Sentences And therefore the bishops, belike, taking his works but for jests and toys, in condemning other books, yet permitted his books to be read. The Romantic poets valued his exploration of blank verse, but for the most part rejected his religiosity. We may be heading not for general breakdown but for an epoch as horribly stable as the slave empires of antiquity. They became engaged in the summer of 1883, but for unknown reasons the engagement was broken off the next year. The forward exchange rate refers to an exchange rate that is quoted and traded today but for delivery and payment on a specific future date. According to Litton, evictions might have taken place earlier but for fear of the secret societies. Thomas was employed not only for his poetry readings, but for discussions and critiques. Like the Nobel or the Man Booker International Prize, it is awarded not for any one work, but for an entire body of work. Many of the poems of this period were also originally songs, but for none has a notation of their music survived. Beside English, French is taught as a third language for the students of the humanities at schools, but for two years only. The genus Aquila is distributed across every continent but for South America and Antarctica. Europeans discovered Australia in 1606, but for some time it was taken as part of Asia. Sunderland lacked the cutting edge needed to take their chances on goal, while Wigan could easily have taken the lead on several occasions, but for some last-gasp defending. Shaw asks, not for a new kind of philosophy, but for a new kind of man. The state university system offered programs that were popular with students but for which there were few job openings in the state, helping North Dakota's brain drain along. Sure, there's some lichee and tropical fruit here, but for me, it's all cooked, mashed and sweetened bananas, not always a good thing in distillation but perfect here. Alexy has recently mathematized the formula, but for the purposes of this article it will suffice to note the three attributes it compares for each principle. In other words, is it a planed upward progress between thither and yon, or is it just a lowland slough of despond in all directions but for the pinnacular destination? You would weep at every meal, but for my son weep ye never a deal. Skating boots start at size 8 but for smaller feet the centre has Bob Skates which are double-bladed for extra stability and fit over a child's shoes. Show More Sentences We wanted to reward Brad for a job well done not just in the year since we purchased the team, but for all the work he's done for the JetHawks,'' Pete Carfagna said. Not for basting, but for shoving leaflets through letter boxes. There are a hardy minority of swimmers who swim in only their normal bathing costumes but for safety reasons beginners are advised to always wear a wetsuit. I was miffed at Rick for his behavior. I was miffed at the coach, not for his naivete of deafness, but for his arrogance, which converted his ignorance to stupidity. Migraine headaches are fortunately suffered by a relatively small percentage of people, but for those who do suffer, migraines can literally take over their life. The premium charged by the monoline is not for funding expected losses, as with insurance, but for enhancing an investment-grade security to a AAA level. I thanked my host for the uncomfortable night which, but for his kindness, would have been far worse, and biddably leapt from the boat to the scow. When the natives charged to their position, Magellan ordered his men to fire at them using their rifles and crossbows, but for a short period of time. Something about his bearing was uncommitted, as though he were checking not for some bad quality he knew Feldman had, but for some good quality he was afraid he might have. I was alone, but for my reflection in the uncurtained window. The rubble concrete underbuilding has a uniform thickness of 5 feet, where the depth is less than 10 feet, but for greater depths the underbuilding is 6 feet thick at the top. Despite its name, those cases are citable as precedent, since they would have been published but for the court's disorganized condition at the time they were issued. Sheer pleasure can be defined in many ways, but for me watching two Buster Keaton classics with live orchestral accompaniment from the CBSO certainly fits the bill. It's a champagne problem, but for Duhamel, a problem nonetheless. Alexander III visited Dumfries in 1264 to plan an expedition against the Isle of Man, previously Scots but for 180 years subjected by the crown of Norway. Happen we seen there was a damber in the ruffmans, and since we'd no yen t' deck the chates, we'd ha' binged a wast but for the rhino we was promised. Moreover, fellow, I care for nothing but for misentreating of my sister, that would God she were in England on a condition she cost the Schottes King not a penny. In many areas as far apart as China and England, the valuable new material was used for weapons but for a long time apparently not available for agricultural tools. International service from Edinburgh began in 1962 with a direct service to Dublin, but for many years international flights were charter and private only. Here and there the brilliant rays penetrated to earth, but for the most part they only served to accentuate the Stygian blackness of the jungle's depths. Show More Sentences At that time you might have had dessert sets which had different patterns on each plate, but for the traditional tableware setting, everything had to match. David Nash was appointed as the national team's first coach in 1967, but for the 1968 tour of Argentina, the WRU initially planned not to have a coach tour with the team. Usually, the variable sounds are transcribed with the voiceless IPA letters, but for Australian languages, the letters for voiced consonants are often used. He looked up when I came in, gave a kind of cry, and whipped upstairs into the cabinet. It was but for one minute that I saw him, but the hair stood upon my head like quills. The ayre might be wholesome, but for the stinking people that inhabit it. I love games like Gran Turismo, Need For Speed etc, but for me Test Drive Unlimited is head and shoulders above the competition when it comes to enjoyment. Plebeians sometimes enjoyed similar parties through clubs or associations, but for most Romans, recreational dining usually meant patronizing taverns. When he has kept wicket in cup matches he has been outstanding but for league games we have Jeff Laws behind the stumps and so we use Nilkanth as an extra bowling option. No criminality can be infered or punishment inflicted, but for writing, printing, uttering, or publishing false, scandalous and malicious aspersions against the government. All instruction was communicated orally, but for ordinary purposes, Caesar reports, the Gauls had a written language in which they used Greek characters. For many, the Sandinistas remain an example of leftist idealism, but for others, some of the exuberance has faded amid continuing economic hardship. Examples from Classical Literature But should it not, and should it fall into their hands, it would not concern me but for your sake. Litvinov would have flown into a rage, but for a dead load lying on his heart. Had I ever outlived that field in Brabant but for my most lucky mischance, lack of chirurgery? For sea-going vessels it was nothing, but for these cockleshell river boats it was anything but fun. It was not for conspiratory action, but for the building up of a great movement. See what the Grammonts would have been now, but for this cross-grained fellow! Doubtless, but for the accident to the Castries, Marion would have fallen in with them. The world would have forgotten General Charis, but for his wife Damalis, whom they have remembered these two thousand years. Perhaps but for the three days' rain he might have got away without a doubt as to his adequacy. His memory and his death came like a cloud over my mind, but it was but for a moment. It would be nothing, but for the conjoint circumstance of the shot through the skirt. The superintendent would have refused an interview but for one consideration. This edition is valued not for its beau langage, but for the copperplate engravings illustrating it. But they answered that they came not for gibes but for tears, that Balder might be saved. There were lights, but for all the sight of people Addington might have been abed. It might be called a burlesque, but for the fact that it is unaccompanied by the luxury of legs. The arctic hare, white as snow but for the great bulging black eye, bounds over the boulders. Why should you have had any thought but for the game you were playing, and how it behoved you to play it? It would have been arrestingly handsome but for its marring shadow of surliness. He was a gay fellow, with ever a song in's mouth, but for all that, his dwelling that night was besprent with tears and wailing. Show More Sentences Her eyes were so blue that but for the association he would have called her Sapphira. Has little body, but for washing drawings is equal in mellowness to Indian ink and bistre. The streets were empty, but for the bivouacking troops and the never-ending procession of wounded men. For a dog under an autos wheels is a dangerous proposition, not only for the dog but for the autoist as well. It was not an accounting for what is, but for what it seemed possible to him might be. And work, as these years have taught the observant, is but for slaves and the conscripted. They are first calked with candlewick, over which putty is used, but for a rough boat it is not even necessary to use any calking. I have a good deal more to tell you about coo-coo, but for the present I will leave off with this piece of advice. Men called it Death Valley, but for such as these 260it was a place of fullness and joy. Find more words! 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