not making it
Example Sentences
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McCormick is making a multibillion-dollar bet on flavoring food, not making it, through a deal with Unilever’s food business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The ASA also criticised Ramadan for not making it clear the film was an advert and for not responding to its inquiries.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025
The other pop star to climb the charts this summer is equally vulnerable about not making it.
From Salon • Aug. 25, 2024
The moon will only cover about 20% of the sun in Seattle, not making it any dimmer, Goss said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024
“And anyway, I don’t care what you say. I think it’s true what she told me about the elephant. She’s not fibbing, she’s not making it up, I know she isn’t. I can tell.”
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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