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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Drews said the conference calls are also a chance to remind families that the support team is there for everyone, not just those in the field. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 The consumer spending was a sign that women were spending on themselves and their own interests—not just on their spouses and families. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 July 2026 Nonetheless, killing such huge creatures was exceptionally risky—and not just for the oarsmen and harpooners in the boats. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Inside the labyrinthine monasteries, Irene finds not just a missing dad but the absurd rulebook of patriarchy itself. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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