Mr. But arrived at the meeting early and introduced himself as the new director.

I know the decorations cost a lot and the relatives can be trying, but Christmas comes but once a year, so let's make the most of it.

The old dockhand called the messy apprentice a gurry-but, and the others shook their heads at the coarse nickname.

The election, all over but the crying, left both sides preparing victory speeches.

Even when confronting his brother's mistakes, he tried to hate the sin but love the sinner, correcting him with compassion.

As a mentor, he tried to love the sinner but hate the sin, showing empathy toward the person while criticizing their harmful actions.

Although some people rush, I prefer to remember that slow but sure wins the race when tackling long projects.

When she teased him with 'I know you are, but what am I', he laughed awkwardly.

When she confronted him, he shrugged and said she ain't nothing but a thang to him.