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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Recent Examples of other (than)
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
And there’s just so much more that happens in track and field other than the Olympics.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
The latter band is the only English act other than Smith to score such a triple with a breakthrough hit.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Avoiding expensive areas While some young Americans, like Craig, stumble on opportunities or get lucky otherwise, others have simply set their sights on something other than ownership.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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The film never makes the argument that their relationship was somehow life-affirming, other than a flashback scene where Thurman, playing a much-younger hippie adjacent version of Emma, gives Elordi’s Leonard a seemingly soul-shaking handjob.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
And there’s just so much more that happens in track and field other than the Olympics.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
The latter band is the only English act other than Smith to score such a triple with a breakthrough hit.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Avoiding expensive areas While some young Americans, like Craig, stumble on opportunities or get lucky otherwise, others have simply set their sights on something other than ownership.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Jackal, besides being an expert sniper, also had to pretend to be someone else to evade capture.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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To rule out other possibilities, the vet took X-rays, which revealed something else entirely—a mass around Diesel's heart base.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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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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The Dolphins need to do something differently in 2025.Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Have a conversation with your doctor about how treatment options work differently in your body.Essence, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Espino and Rocha were in a McLaren 570S sports car, per WFAA-TV, which fatally struck a tree around 3:10 p.m. Dallas Fire-Rescue authorities responded to a call for help at the 8500 block of Abrams Road beside Forest Meadow Middle School, the DPD confirmed.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Twin zippers—one beside each breast—allow for quick venting during high activity or sun exposure.Will McGough, Forbes, 9 Dec. 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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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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Rod Metzer, right, is seen in a zoomed in image from security video purchasing zip ties at a Lowe's store on Dec. 30, 2020 Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Rachel Ashe: This was during COVID and this was during a period where everybody was wearing a mask, except for Rodney Metzer.Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 14 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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