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Example Sentences

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“But for God’s sake, don’t bother me!”

From Los Angeles Times

But for a long while, bobsled seemed to be a different vehicle for Olympic disappointment.

From The Wall Street Journal

But for many people, traveling provides a rare opportunity to leave behind the daily pressures and chores that can keep them from getting a good night’s sleep at home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Welcome to the 8th Annual Background Actors Awards, a ceremony held Sunday in parallel with Hollywood's glitzy award season -- but for those anonymous people who fill your screens every day.

From Barron's

A softening in the job market could cause rates to drift down—but for the wrong reasons for housing.

From Barron's