Meaning of but then in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    but then

    Definitions

    1. (contrastive) from another point of view

    Examples

    • « on the other hand, she is too ambitious for her own good »
    • « then again, she might not go »

    Antonyms

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