not just
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—used to say that one thing is true and that another thing is also true
She's not just my friend, she's my lawyer.
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There’s one theory gaining traction: Trump sees levies not just as a negotiating tactic, but also as a way to make money.
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Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The Council must stand firmly behind our laws that provide sanctuary, not just for immigrants, but for the safety of all New Yorkers.
—Peter L. Markowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
The team dealt with an absurd volume of injuries early in the year — and not just to Williamson.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Regenerative practices and sustainable storytelling are not just about reversing damage—they’re about empowering communities to rebuild and thrive.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The Council must stand firmly behind our laws that provide sanctuary, not just for immigrants, but for the safety of all New Yorkers.
—Peter L. Markowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
The team dealt with an absurd volume of injuries early in the year — and not just to Williamson.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Regenerative practices and sustainable storytelling are not just about reversing damage—they’re about empowering communities to rebuild and thrive.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Not just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20just. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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