But for the strained circumstances, I would have attended the event.But for my boss's recommendation, I wouldn't have gotten the job.But for unfavourable weather, we would have had a picnic.But for Charles' profound knowledge, we would have been lost.But for her intelligence and smartness, she wouldn't have passed the test.But for the house being too big, we would have bought it.But for the manager's competence, the project would have failed.But for the children being left all alone in the house, we would have stayed out longer.But for the pizza being too spicy, I would have enjoyed it.But for Francis's dark suspicions, we would have trusted him.But for this awkward misunderstanding, we would have had a great conversation.But for the girl being too sophisticated, she would have fit in better with the group.But for English being so universally popular, we wouldn't have learned it at school.But for the lovely and unexpected surprise, the party would have been boring.But for the tiresome hurly-burly of the city, we would have stayed longer.