not just
idiom
—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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Ulbrich thought Deablo had enough pass-rushing acumen to be an occasional blitzer and had the speed and length to drop into pass coverage in the middle of the field and occupy a large spot not just on the field but in the vision of the quarterback.
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Josh Kendall, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The problem is widespread, not just limited to specific brands.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
That means not just pushing information out, but also listening to families and staff.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Staffers are being told that the layoffs are taking place because NBC News no longer will be providing newsgathering for two networks, not just MSNBC but CNBC.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Josh Kendall, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The problem is widespread, not just limited to specific brands.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
That means not just pushing information out, but also listening to families and staff.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Staffers are being told that the layoffs are taking place because NBC News no longer will be providing newsgathering for two networks, not just MSNBC but CNBC.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Not just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20just. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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