The word(s) "but" appears 1287 time(s) in 1137 verse(s) in Quran in Mohsin Khan translation.

(1001) Qaf. [These letters (Qaf, etc.) are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. By the Glorious Qur'an.

(1002) Nay, but they have denied the truth (this Qur'an) when it has come to them, so they are in a confused state (cannot differentiate between right and wrong).

(1003) Not a word does he (or she) utter but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).

(1004) His companion (Satan - devil)] will say: "Our Lord! I did not push him to transgression, (in disbelief, oppression, and evil deeds) but he was himself in error far astray."

(1005) (It will be said): "This is what you were promised - (it is) for those oft-returning (to Allah) in sincere repentance, and those who preserve their covenant with Allah (by obeying Him in all what He has ordered, and worshipping none but Allah Alone, i.e. follow Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism).

(1006) We know best what they say. And you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) are not the one to force them (to Belief). but warn by the Qur'an; him who fears My Threat.

(1007) And those (angels) who distribute (provisions, rain, and other blessings) by (Allah's) Command.

(1008) They used to sleep but little by night [invoking their Lord (Allah) and praying, with fear and hope].

(1009) but We found not there any household of the Muslims except one [of Lut (Lot) and his two daughters].

(1010) but [Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] turned away (from Belief in might) along with his hosts, and said: "A sorcerer, or a madman."