can't but
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“I can’t. But you can still hear me. We’ll be able to sing even better if we each hold tight to our own tree.”
From Literature
“I can’t. But I’ll be back to get you.”
From Literature
"No-one says it on the record because they can't, but fans and sponsors pay wages and this trip is all about revenues," he said.
From BBC
People might say you can't but I do.
From BBC
If it’s mandatory you can’t – but the establishment must make this clear to you verbally or in writing before you order.
From BBC
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