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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Recent Examples on the Web Investigation into possible domestic terrorism The FBI is investigating the attack not just as an assassination attempt, but also as a potential act of domestic terrorism, according to Robert Wells, assistant director of the bureau's counterterrorism division. Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024 Interest rates are at their highest level in nearly a quarter century, which is squeezing not just for consumers, but also businesses that rely heavily on borrowing to purchase equipment, replenish inventory, meet payroll and/or expand operations, to name a few key reasons. Bryan Mena, CNN, 14 July 2024 In the movie, Kate is figuring out how to not just track tornadoes but actually stop them. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 14 July 2024 Between the lines: The shooting has left lawmakers fearful not just about Trump's security, but their own personal safety. Juliegrace Brufke, Axios, 14 July 2024 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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