not what it was

Example Sentences

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But “the bottom line is $20,000 now is not what it was two years ago,” Eustache Clerveaux, a financial planner at Fidare Wealth Solutions, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Leaning forward in her seat, Grayson reminded her co-workers that “CRI-Help is not what it was when I walked through those doors 25 years ago — thank God!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

“Whatever they give me now is not what it was worth 10 years ago,” said Ramzi Hassan, 61, a San Diego retired light heavyweight who recently was paid $18,600.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2023

"We only go in for specific items. It's good for washing up powder. It's not what it was, I don't think," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2023

In any case, Duane’s concern about Magic’s suggestion was because of what the hill was, and not what it was called.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el