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not

[not] / nɒt /
ADJECTIVE
neither
Synonyms


ADVERB
no
Synonyms


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"Even very strong El Niño events do not lead to the expected impact everywhere, but stronger events can more significantly tilt the odds in favour of expected outcomes."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Analysts are guarded about likely moves for the rest of the year but many are not ruling out a rate increase.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

She said it was "not good enough to call for calm" and urged leaders to take action.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But while businesses might be booming in the Ferry, as it's known to locals, the area is not without its troubles.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“There are foundations for the study of cancer and tuberculosis, but for three thousand years lepers have been the outcast. Men flee from them and will not help them.”

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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