but that

phrase

: that

—used after a negative

there is no doubt but that it must be done

Examples of but that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

India’s foreign affairs ministry later said ten of its nationals had been rescued from the vessel after it was struck off the coast of Oman but that one of its nationals was missing. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Most economists now seem to agree that the immediate threat of a recession has passed, but that does not mean there is not concern about inflation, geopolitical tensions or a bursting AI bubble knocking the economy off track. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026

What to do nearby Set 24 miles outside of Albuquerque’s city center, there’s not much nearby—but that’s the point. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

Jimmy Kimmel is currently on summer break from hosting his ABC late night talk show, but that’s not stopping him from continuing to take aim at the Republican party. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for but that

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat