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I live in the city now, but tomorrow I am moving.

(I must go to work late today, but I would rather dance.)

(Yesterday there was rain, but today the sun is shining.)

(The bag is heavy, but I can still carry it.)

The house is there, but the park is far away.

This situation is really strange, but it does not give me any pleasure.

My sister traveled by train, but I prefer to be on the bus.

Actually, I wanted to buy a gift for you, but I forgot it.

It would be easy if we had more help, but unfortunately there are only two of us.

My colleague says the work on this project is tiring but very rewarding.

The dog is actually old, but he likes to play in the garden.

My uncle has prepared a surprise for us, but I don't know what it is.

It begins to rain, but we do not stop laughing.

(Sometimes I have no desire to study for the exam, but I think about my reason for success.)

(You will surely find a reason why you do not want to study today, but I hope you do it anyway.)

The train station is bigger than the stop, but the subway is often faster.

This book is interesting, but the other one is boring.

Autumn is cool but often very beautiful.

I seldom fly, but tomorrow I am flying to Berlin.

The tram that I take is old‑fashioned, but it runs reliably.

The stairs to the balcony are narrow but safe.

I often run in the park, but today I run without shoes on the soft carpet.

We will meet tomorrow morning, but be careful, the storm can return.

The loudspeakers are loud, but the singer’s voice remains clear.

I press the light switch, but the light stays off.

The membership in the library is free of charge, but a registration is necessary.

A wrong line could delay our departure, but the correct number is clearly written next to it.

The sun is shining, but behind the house there is a long shadow.

Later the team lost a game, but we stayed happy nevertheless.

I have also tried apple juice, but it tastes better without sugar.

The tourist said that he lost his guidebook but still found every sight.

Our currency stayed stable back then, but the journalist warned that the influence of the climate could also change prices.

The new skirt hangs on the wall, but I prefer to wear trousers today.

The thunderstorm brings loud thunder, but the lightning is hardly visible.

This task is complicated, but your method is useful.

His method is simple, but actually very useful.

Nobody used this guide in the past, but now it is very popular.

I waited for a long time, but he finally came.

We had to change trains on the platform, but the train departed in a hurry.

The female boss accepts the proposal, but the female colleague rejects the exception.

Unfortunately she was not able to help me, but her advice was clear.

Under time pressure mistakes happen easily, but many mistakes can be avoided immediately.

It’s true I already have an approval, but access to the system is still missing.

The plan is serious, but your (female) friend has a smart idea.

The microwave is on, but the plate is crooked and makes me feel unsure.

Somebody pulled the plug, but nobody says anything.

The female doctor was able to help immediately, but we still had to wait.

Her blouse is new, but it does not go with these pants at all.

Our project almost failed recently, but the boss (female) helped quickly.

I am quite tired, but I am coming anyway.

The mistake was embarrassing, but we corrected it quickly.

I do not disagree, but my female colleague is against it.

The suitcase is damaged, but the contents are still intact.

This shortcut saves time on our route, but only when the street is empty.

The male colleague cannot commit today, but otherwise his participation is certain.

The decision remains dependent on money, but our ideas are independent.

This chapter is easy to translate but hard to write.

We are waiting at the train station, but others are going home.

The neighbor is nice, but very busy today.

Your call came late, but it was very helpful.

It is hard for me to eat early, but it is easy for her.

The facility looks new, but the instructions are still missing.

I called customer service several times, but nobody picked up.

I have little time, but something important to take care of.

The offer is different than expected, but still inexpensive.

The female doctor came on time, but the waiting area was crowded.

Coins jingle in my wallet, but I still leave a tip.

The plan sounds strange but is brilliant in practice.

At the moment I work from home, but tomorrow I am going to the office.

The manager is responsible for that, but at the moment he is on the way.

Peter’s pencil is in the cup, but the lid is missing.

We missed the appointment, but we will make up the conversation tomorrow.

I might be late, but I will write to you as early as possible.

In theory the model seems simple, but the research shows many details.

With difficult tasks I need patience, but humor makes everything easier.

I am making a translation of the text, but without context it is hard to translate everything correctly.

Music that is too loud in the stairwell is annoying, but I still remain friendly.

The plan sounds strange, but it works very well in everyday life.

The headline of the article seems strange, but the text is serious.

The doctor says my throat is healthy, but my head seems tired.

The comedian tells a joke, but nobody understands the punchline.

She says she doesn’t want to exaggerate, but her head turns everything into a problem.

This chair is uncomfortable, but I stay seated anyway.

The truth is sometimes uncomfortable, but it helps us keep relationships honest and peaceful.

The change in our street is small, but it is good for our quality of life.

Music that is too loud is annoying, but I try to stay calm instead of getting angry immediately.

My head sometimes exaggerates small problems, but a walk in the park helps me.

At the end of the day I am tired but content because despite stress we stayed friendly with each other.

My sister finds the zoo interesting, but she prefers to donate to the animal shelter.

Your favourite series sounds exciting, but I missed the first season.

Sometimes repetition is boring, but it simply belongs to learning.

After this day I am tired, but I feel content and no longer lonely.

My current profession is interesting, but my dream job would be (to be) an artist.

Professionally I work in an office, but in private I draw every evening.

Drawing will also remain important for me in the future, but my dream job remains (being) an artist.

Sometimes it is easy for me to stay patient, sometimes it is hard, but my friend reminds me of the progress.

Sometimes learning grammar is boring, but it simply belongs to learning.

I used to read news on many platforms, but now I only use one platform.

When I write about all these topics, I realize: both media and emotions have power, but we can learn to deal with them consciously.

The dog is huge, but friendly.

The internship is short, but the boss appears very professional and friendly.

Without a blender the sauce takes longer, but the cook knows every ingredient and adjusts the portions.

After the exam my disappointment was great, but inwardly I knew that I had studied little.

I should have filled out the form earlier, but I forgot the deadline.

The disappointment about the film was great, but we stayed happy nevertheless.

The cow is loud, but the sheep and the chicken stay calm.

The furnished room is simple, but my friend is furnishing it very cozily.

On the farm the smell of the animals is strong, but we get used to it.

After so much studying we are bored, but at the same time we are proud.

The patient has a cough and a runny nose, but no fever.

In the stable the cows smell strongly, but only the old bucket really stinks badly.

The blue wrapping paper looks nice, but in the end it just ends up in the trash.

When doing sports I sweat quickly, but fresh air helps.

At the end of the celebration everyone is full and tired, but happy.

We have had to rehearse the song for the choir many times, but now it sounds good.

On the way to school a small accident happens, but nobody is seriously injured.

After the accident I feel annoyed but also thankful that nobody was seriously injured.

After a difficult class test I am often annoyed, but later relieved when the grade is good.

Sometimes my brother gets jealous when I win in the game, but he laughs anyway.

After the long day I feel the tiredness in my legs, but inside I am content.

After the accident we had to organize a lot, but in the end everyone was relieved and a bit proud.

The movie is short but interesting.

This subject is interesting but hard.

I remain friendly, but inwardly I am nervous.

When running in the park I sweat quickly, but the fresh air does me good.

The smell in the stable is strong, but after a while you get used to it.

The furnished room is simple, but very cozy with a carpet and a lamp.

Our bathroom is small, but the toothpaste and the shampoo stand neatly next to the shower.

I am dissatisfied with my result, but because of that I now know my weaknesses better.

The bag is empty, but an old receipt is still in it.

When the baby cries, my brother seems confused at first, but then very patient.

My parents-in-law have only been married for a decade, but they seem as if they had always been together.

After the weekend in the tent I am tired but inwardly happy because as a group we really stuck together.

The majority of the grown‑ups wants to hike, but a minority stays by the creek.

The chaotic stuff in the tent annoys me, but the important thing is that nobody loses anything important.

My new tent is light but big enough for two people.

The hiking trail is narrow, but the majority of the group finds it pleasant.

The quiet ones sit at the edge and just watch, which doesn’t make them any less happy.

In the daytime the forest seems less lively, but in the tent I still hear every little sound.

The food in our university’s cafeteria is cheap but sometimes boring.

My brother’s lecturer is strict, but his explanations are very clear.

The language of this novel is simple, but the story is truly impressive.

Our former roommate was often unreliable when cleaning but otherwise very friendly.

The bar is cozy, but the toilet there is unfortunately very small.

After that my mother bakes a cake, but I am waiting for a special dessert.

In one scene she has to cry, but the audience knows that it is only acting.

In public many guests praise the play, but there is also criticism.

The mountain path is narrow but safe if you walk slowly.

I have many hobbies, but my favourite hobby is making music.

My boss seems strict, but she is a fair superior who often asks for a proposed solution.

Sometimes an earworm is annoying, but often it also brings a bit of good mood into everyday stress.

The workday is often stressful, but the evening in the garden is calm.

In the video conference many people don’t use their camera, but everyone writes actively in the chat.

I already have a whole pile of vocabulary cards, but there are never enough for all the new expressions.

Our washing machine broke yesterday, but today we got it repaired by the technician.

My daily student life is sometimes stressful, but in the evening I take a break in the garden.

This reminder is nothing important, but it makes my day easier.

We didn’t have a fixed date, but by chance we were in the same café at the same time.

The path to the summit is long, but our endurance is enough to reach the top.

The number on the scale is too high for me to simply ignore it, but I remain kind to myself.

The child finds the fireworks loud but at the same time beautiful.

A setback makes me nervous, but I do not give up.

This transitional phase is short according to the plan, but important for the project.

This phase sometimes makes me nervous, but I remain optimistic.

For me it is a small obstacle, but my self-confidence grows when I consciously leave my comfort zone.

Some worries seem huge, but with the support of friends they can be overcome.

Some worries can only be gotten rid of slowly, but in reality they often disappear faster than in our imagination.

In my imagination every presentation goes perfectly, but in reality my voice still sometimes trembles.

On the outside little has changed, but the relationship between inner and outer seems more balanced to me.

Outwardly my brother is calm, but inwardly he is nervous.

Outwardly I laugh, but inwardly I am nervous.

Outwardly the day seems normal, but inside I am tired.

The tournament is free, but many female and male spectators still come.

Our opponents are fast but not unfair.

Every fan cheers on their own team but also respects the performance of the others.

After the long training I am physically tired but calm inside.

Your vocabulary is already large, but you still want to learn new idioms.

Sometimes my learning progress is slow, but it is clear when I look at old texts.

The teacher says a cheat sheet may calm you down, but it may not be used.

The job interview takes place online, but I still put on a shirt and a tie.

My friend has a strong accent, but a native speaker still finds his sentences easy to understand.

The bunk beds in the dormitory are comfortable, but I still take earplugs with me.

After training I sometimes have sore muscles, but a slow stretch helps my muscles.

The female beginner is still uncertain, but the advanced learner strengthens her self-confidence with small compliments.

Our taste in music is different, but we still listen to music together in the living room.

The time difference makes it difficult, but I still want to keep my sleep rhythm.

After each training session I feel tired but content.

The part-time job at the café is practical, but in the long term I am looking for a full-time position in my profession.

The youth hostel is simple, but the dormitory is clean and the atmosphere friendly.

The temptation is great to read the news while studying, but in contrast concentration brings faster progress.

My sister is allergic too, but she stays calm.

The moving company delivered the furniture, but one box is still on its way.

Our employer says the night shift is voluntary, but many still feel under pressure.

The female neighbor is said to have complained loudly in the stairwell yesterday, but I didn’t hear anything.

I put the jacket back, but I keep the receipt.

The customer card is practical, but today the opening hours are shorter than usual.

The assortment is large, but today I buy only what is necessary.

The envelope is torn, but the letter is still intact.

The Wi‑Fi is weak, but I send the email anyway.

The yellow bus is already at the train station, but we are still waiting for Maria.

Down in the basement my old suitcase is lying, but I don’t need it today.

We try it with hot water first, but the drain stays clogged.

A tradesperson from the neighborhood brings tools along, but he isn’t the plumber.

My daughter almost slipped yesterday, but luckily she didn’t injure herself.

My niece is also coming in March, but her brother, my nephew, is staying at home this time.

My niece is afraid of big family gatherings, but my sister-in-law always calms her down.

In April it sometimes rains, but the garden becomes green again.

Our guest room is small, but very cozy.

I am afraid of the language exam, but I prepare well.

The banana is already in the bag, but the pear stays on the table.

The aisle to the fitting room is narrow, but the escalator at the other exit works again.

The form is quick to fill out, but the certificate is hard to get.

My mother says broccoli and cauliflower are healthy, but my brother prefers to eat a banana.

The lentils are easy to cook, but the zucchini is hard to cut evenly.

The hallway is narrow, but the balcony is large.

The strawberries are a little sour today, but with cream they taste good.

I like crispy bread rolls, but my girlfriend prefers to eat melon for breakfast.

My sister is in favor of it, but my brother is against it.

My sister says that on the one hand she wants to save money, but on the other hand she does not want to give up the language course.

The pillowcase is not dry yet, but the bed linen can already go into the cupboard.

There are still two cans of beans in the cupboard, but no pack of rice anymore.

The cat does not want to be petted today, but you can always pet the dog.

I thought the appointment was tomorrow, but I was mistaken.

On my desk there are a hole punch and a stapler, but the paper clips are gone again.

My brother acts as if he has no time, but in the end he still helps me tidy up.

It is raining, but we are still going to the park.

The material for the exam is difficult, but with a good learning strategy it is manageable.

I’ll load the dishwasher later, but first I rinse the pan briefly and dry it off.

After breakfast we put everything away, but I keep the receipt for the special offer.

A cough drop sometimes helps me against a cough, but my mother prefers to trust an old home remedy.

At the drugstore I buy not only shower gel but also toilet paper, but no more cleaning product today.

The soup is still too runny, but it tastes good.

The living space is only fifty square meters, but the balcony is large.

The landlord says that the contract is only fixed-term, but perhaps it can become open-ended later.

The move-in is only planned for June, but the move-out is already at the end of May.

The old building looks nice, but in winter a new building is often warmer.

In the apartment listing it said that the fitted kitchen was new, but at the viewing it looked older.

In everyday life I still sometimes mix up the dative with the accusative, but in class that happens less often.

My niece lives vegan, but her brother still likes to eat scrambled eggs.

The whiteboard is clean today, but the slide on the screen is too small.

My boyfriend makes scrambled eggs at the weekend, but for his sister he cooks a vegan soup with leek and sweet potato.

The first agenda item is short, but the second lasts almost an hour.

The projector fails briefly, but after a minute the next slide appears again.

The new agenda is already in the email, but tomorrow we will also get it as a handout.

There is a small scratch on the table, but it does not bother me.

The wound on my knee looks small, but the doctor still wants to examine it.

Before the examination I was afraid of the injection, but in the end the bandage was the only thing that was necessary.

Usually I drink coffee in the morning, but today I am drinking tea.

The wound on my leg is small, but it hurts.

My neighbor claims the ground is too dry here, but I actually find the soil good.

At the end of the day my hands are dirty, but I am satisfied because the garden looks much more beautiful.

The download is finished, but the file name is so unclear that I can’t find the file again.

The sound in the video is quiet, but the picture is clear.

My mother’s voice message is short, but very clear.

The banana is already on the table, but the pear stays in my bag.

In the morning my mother eats muesli with a banana, but I only drink coffee.

My niece does not like muesli, but she likes eating quark with honey.

The living space is only fifty square meters, but the balcony is bigger than I expected.

The move-in is planned for the beginning of next month, but the move-out is already at the end of this month.

The old building has high ceilings and beautiful windows, but in the new building it would probably be warmer.

The apartment is smaller than it looked in the housing ad, but the living space is enough for us.

Her lip is a little injured, but she still laughs.

Her razor is new, but she does not need it today.

His perfume smells pleasant, but today it is a little too strong.

After the accident, the driver is injured, but she remains calm.

The dishwasher is finished, but there is still a pot in the sink.

The lowered shutter keeps the heat outside, but the door handle on the balcony door is still warm from the sun.

The dripping pipe behind the cupboard has been annoying us for a long time, but the drain is the bigger problem now.

There is still ice cream in the freezer compartment, but my lunch box is already on the table.

My bike lock is heavy, but without a bike lock I do not leave my bike at the train station.

The wound on my knee is small, but my elbow also hurts.

The blouse fits loosely, but the collar is too tight.

The carriage is full, but the compartment in the back is almost empty.

After the fall, my elbow hurts, but the wound is not deep.

The sleeve of my jacket got wet, but the collar is still dry.

I do not need a razor today, but my brother is looking for his again.

His perfume smells pleasant, but today it is a little too strong.

The man seems friendly, but I don't trust that one.

Before the colon, I do not leave a space, but after it I do.

My sister finds my handwriting beautiful, but without spaces nobody likes reading the text.

The jacket is already hanging on the clothes hanger, but its zipper is stuck again.

The door handle and the zipper are both old, but only the zipper really bothers me.

My forehead is warm, but my hands are cold.

The chest of drawers is old, but very practical.

My cousin eats vegan food, but her sister cooks vegetarian only sometimes.

The melon is ripe, but the peach is still hard.

We are working at it, but it is not easy.

At the weekend we cook scrambled eggs with leek, but my niece prefers to eat vegan muesli.

My name tag is still in the seminar room, but my attendance has already been recorded.

There is already a small scratch on the old table, but that does not bother my sister.

The doctor says my thumb is only slightly injured, but I should rest my elbow for two days.

Her new lipstick goes well with the blouse, but without hand cream her hands get dry immediately in winter.

The grapefruit tastes bitter, but also fresh.

For the tea, I take a teaspoon of sugar, but for the salad only a tablespoon of oil.

At this gas station there is diesel and gasoline, but our car only needs gasoline.

My aunt’s car runs on diesel, but ours runs on gasoline.

The windshield wipers are old, but they still clean the windshield well enough.

The roadway is often clear in the morning, but in the evening it is full of cars.

There is still warm milk in the baby bottle, but the baby is already drinking more slowly.

I do not know where the babysitter put her key, but she is already looking for it in the hallway.

My former boss was strict, but reliable.

The grammar is difficult, but with your help I understand it better.

I would like a window seat, but only the aisle seat is free.

The tire is flat, but the valve is open.

The photo is old but valuable.

Our team is right, admittedly, but the ranking remains unchanged.

Our attempt is off the mark, admittedly, but the explanation fits.

The question is tricky, admittedly, but we guess anyway.