as in else
in a different way
we cannot make it to the party other than by canceling the previous engagement
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as in except
not including
other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding
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Sayaka Blickenderfer, Phd, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Vought’s budget ideas were independent of Trump, who has not entirely spelled out the details of his economic plans, other than to campaign on income tax cuts and tariff hikes.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 23 Nov. 2024
Vought's budget ideas were independent of Trump, who has not entirely spelled out the details of his economic plans, other than to campaign on income tax cuts and tariff hikes.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Hollywood mostly avoided the post-election weekend out of concern that people wouldn’t be paying attention to anything other than the presidential race.
—Variety, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Editor's Note: Your hamstring pain can sometimes be caused by something other than a hamstring injury.
—Sayaka Blickenderfer, Phd, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Vought’s budget ideas were independent of Trump, who has not entirely spelled out the details of his economic plans, other than to campaign on income tax cuts and tariff hikes.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 23 Nov. 2024
Vought's budget ideas were independent of Trump, who has not entirely spelled out the details of his economic plans, other than to campaign on income tax cuts and tariff hikes.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Hollywood mostly avoided the post-election weekend out of concern that people wouldn’t be paying attention to anything other than the presidential race.
—Variety, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Usually, when push comes to shove, as Bruce mentioned, firms will prioritize maximizing profit over everything else.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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More than anything else, DeShaun Foster’s success as the coach at his alma mater will hinge on his ability to fill holes on the roster and upgrade talent.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
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Most women know that treatments for men and women are often viewed differently, like how insurers have covered birth control compared to Viagra.Nina Ajemian, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Instead, focus on creating conditions where natural connections can emerge, giving people meaningful work to do together, allowing relationships to develop at their own pace and recognizing that different people connect differently.Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Sitting beside someone in a group or leaning in slightly during a conversation signals attention and care without the need for words.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Karl-Anthony Towns, seated beside him, waved the crowd on, relishing the moment as their team cruised to victory.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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Zero tickets matched all six numbers, and no one matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $500,000.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Dec. 2024
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In 1963, when the Dodgers swept the Yankees in the World Series, every player in the starting lineup, except for Yankees import Bill Skowron, was a homegrown Dodger.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020
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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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