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not

[not] / nɒt /
ADJECTIVE
neither
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ADVERB
no
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"The original/real vocalists of Milli Vanilli…will NOT be performing their hits live at the Great American State Fair. Others using the name Milli Vanilli should be considered a tribute band," the group said.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Trump said he had informed the US military "that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffith reported that U.S. officials said “this is NOT a restarting of the war.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, said in a statement to the publication, “This is fake news. Bill Maher will NOT be getting this award.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Her mom is NOT abandoning her place in line.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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