as in else
in a different way
we cannot make it to the party other than by canceling the previous engagement
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as in except
not including
other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
That might look like buying a home with friends or family members other than a spouse.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Its main purpose is to help astronomers know more about exoplanets, planets that orbit stars other than the sun.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The passing game was more cosmetic than consequential, other than setting up those field goals.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
The medical payments coverage is meant for people other than yourself or your family who are hurt or fall ill on your property and require medical attention.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
That might look like buying a home with friends or family members other than a spouse.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Its main purpose is to help astronomers know more about exoplanets, planets that orbit stars other than the sun.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The passing game was more cosmetic than consequential, other than setting up those field goals.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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Adverb
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Forensic doctors who performed the autopsy told prosecutors that his injuries were consistent with a fall from that height and that self-harm, as well as interference from someone else, were ruled out.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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An employee who is secure in their place in the organization can rest assured that they will not be demoralized by someone else swooping in and undermining their decisions or undercutting their authority.Joe Altieri, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
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Spice up your life and take on something that excites you or encourages you to use your skills differently.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Specifically, our bill ensures that firearms retailers are not considered differently than general or sporting goods merchants.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
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Pictures show the shrine enclosed in a golden cage adorned with intricate Arabic inscriptions beside an old stone mosque crowned by a minaret that overlooked the village.Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The unit is located on the lower level of a duplex with access to a private backyard that sits beside a quiet creek.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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Its southern part, culturally aligned with the Upper South and the Bible Belt, has seen Republicans win the state in every presidential election since 1968, except for a narrow victory in 2008 by Democrat Barack Obama.The Hill, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 1980, Ronald Reagan won all of the Southern states except for Jimmy Carter’s native Georgia, signaling that the GOP was ascendant in the region.Allison Mashell Mitchell / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020
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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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