not just

phrase

—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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The contest offers a glimpse into a purple region at a time when both parties are testing strategies for winning voter loyalty — not just in the midterms but looking ahead to 2028. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 The median follow-up was about two years at the time of the analysis, so the result reflects the overall treatment effect, not just what happened before or after the six-month mark. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 At the heart of this movie is a tantalizing hint of an exasperation that’s not just that of a teenager, but of a generation. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 The run game is physical not just because of Gordon, the 6-foot-2, 225-pound ball carrier. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not just

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“Not just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20just. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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