but for

ADJECTIVE

barring

Synonyms

STRONG

bar discounting excepting excluding

WEAK

apart from aside from other than outside of save for short of with the exception of

Example Sentences

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And Mr. Carswell is confident it will prove the superior model—not only for the U.S. but for Britain as well.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, they found that degradation still occurred, but for a different reason.

From Science Daily

But for some offenses, the Colorado Supreme Court—and only the Colorado Supreme Court—has devised what it calls “the ‘per se’ shortcut.”

From Slate

But for 99.9% of the companies, it’s not at that level, and that’s where the challenge is.

From The Wall Street Journal

But for Angelenos seeking adventure — and even solitude — a vast forested expanse awaits.

From Los Angeles Times