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How do you correctly punctuate the sentence The sea calmed but no boats left shore?

The correct punctuation for the sentence is:

The sea calmed, but no boats left shore.

Here's why:

* Comma before "but": "But" is a coordinating conjunction connecting two independent clauses (complete sentences). A comma is required before a coordinating conjunction joining independent clauses.

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