nothing but
Example Sentences
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I follow Brie and Teddy to an empty classroom, which has nothing but folding chairs leaning against the walls and percussion instruments on shelves.
From Literature
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Jessica hadn’t moved during all of this and said nothing, but I almost felt happy for her.
From Literature
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She said nothing, but sat there waiting for me to go on.
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What remains appears to be nothing but empty space.
From Science Daily
The discovery of the man, who was wearing nothing but a £200 XXL wetsuit, sparked extensive police searches and international appeals, but no loved ones have ever come forward.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.