I would have gone to the party, but for the fact that I was feeling sick.

I want to go out, but it looks like it's going to rain.

I hate to disappoint you but I am not interested in your offer.

Not only did she study hard, but she also participated in various extracurricular activities.

With the storm worsening, we had no choice but to cancel the picnic.

But this view is far too simple.

You can choose anything but pizza for dinner.

I feel like I'm always doing nothing but doing chores.

Birth is much, but breeding is more.