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but

conjunction as in indicating contrast

conjunction as in indicating an exception

preposition as in indicating contrast

preposition as in indicating an exception

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In fact, scientists revealed that the asteroid is only 11 metres across, comparable to a school bus — that may seem huge for us Earthlings, but in astronomical proportions that is tiny.

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Carvana Co. is a “true disruptor,” with an online platform and customer experience that positions it to gain market share in the large but fragmented used-car market.

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The heyday of Britain’s Victorian empire spawned many larger-than-life personalities, but few of them rivaled Col.

“These violations are not about withholding wages or failing to pay partners, but as part of the agreement, some current and former partners will receive payouts. This compensation is about compliance, not unpaid wages.”

It started as a way for small businesses to have an e-commerce storefront but has also attracted larger retailers.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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