[Phrase implying that the following clause is contrary to prior belief].
Not being the case [negation of an adverbial clause]
1 In reality, however, Singles' Day demonstrates not consumer power but monopoly power.
2 Without question, knowledge is power; but access to information is also important.
3 Reality of unity, but equal reality of division-greaterreality, indeed, of division.
4 You cry 'freedom,' but mean 'equal.' You think people really want either?
5 Last year was strong but this year has really, really been strong.
6 So far so good, but the situation couldn't hold stable for long.
7 In addition; a specific situation may develop, but with conditions already attached.
8 There isn't a Kurdish problem in our region, but a terrorism problem.
9 Free State: Fine and cool but cold in places in the south.
10 Siddig said his father appeared in good health but had lost weight.
11 First year was fine, he says, but second year was very hard.
12 It will not help control the crisis but may worsen the situation.
13 I agree, but the good news is-noprivate eye cases right now.
14 I something new want, yes; but also, after these twenty-five years, home.
15 Its victims today are the victims not of Communism but of revolution.
16 One question will be answered but a new question will come up.
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