not automatic

Example Sentences

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Recurring revenue in defense is contractual and performance-based, not automatic.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

The connection between economic strength and geopolitical heft is not automatic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

He also told the court that as soon as he was informed that "citizenship by birth" was not automatic in India, he immediately applied for "citizenship through naturalisation".

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

The statement cautioned that resumption of sales "is not automatic and depends on Japan's agreement."

From Reuters • Aug. 18, 2023

To be revived is not automatic for a scythe; it must be requested.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman