no longer
idiom
—used to say that something that was once true or possible is not now true or possible
I can no longer afford the car.
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Now that Parchman is no longer a major source of state revenue and the staff is largely Black, religion has become the means of controlling the inmates.
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
In several locations, potable water is no longer required for cooling.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Nordstrom Lucky Brand Fair Isle Shawl-Collar Cardigan Both Lopez’s and Hudson’s sweaters appear to be from Polo Ralph Lauren (the former’s looks like this one that's no longer available, while the latter’s resembles this one that goes for $798).
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The individual involved is no longer employed by the District.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
In several locations, potable water is no longer required for cooling.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Nordstrom Lucky Brand Fair Isle Shawl-Collar Cardigan Both Lopez’s and Hudson’s sweaters appear to be from Polo Ralph Lauren (the former’s looks like this one that's no longer available, while the latter’s resembles this one that goes for $798).
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The individual involved is no longer employed by the District.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for no longer
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“No longer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20longer. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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