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 ticks are moving not just into previously colder climates, which are now becoming friendlier to them, but south into warmer ones. Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The goal was to test whether a recreational sport like soccer could be used not just in a lab or university setting, but in community leagues and grassroots programs where people already gather. Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 The loss of this infrastructure is a big problem not just for Blue Origin, but also for NASA. Chris Young july 12, New Atlas, 13 July 2026 Kids are everywhere on the Internet – and not just playing on Roblox. Brittany Luse, NPR, 13 July 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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