but that

phrase

: that
—used after a negative
there is no doubt but that it must be done

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Not only that, but that youngest generation’s 17-point increase in average credit scores since 2019 is the biggest among any age group FICO measured. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 Its ability to contour closely to the body is precisely what makes the material comfortable for many sleepers, but that close contact can also trap warmth. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 Collen says pescatarians can opt for marine collagen and ovo-vegetarians can look for collagen derived from egg membranes, but that may not be as widely available. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Finishing a run gives players a Premium Mystery Variant, but that’s available once a day. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for but that

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of but that was before the 12th century

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“But that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/but%20that. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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