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Contrast Emphasis
Used to highlight a strong contrast or opposition between two ideas.

She loved cats, but hated dogs.
Unexpected Outcomes
Introduces a surprising or unplanned result, different from what was expected.

He studied hard, but failed the test.
Sentence Flow
Connects independent clauses, keeping sentences concise and coherent.

I was tired, but I finished my essay.
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