not counting
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Godin's target of choice over the years was the flamboyant French philosopher Bernard Henri-Levy, hit no fewer than eight times between 1985 and 2015, not counting copycat attacks by others around the world.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
He keeps mentioning that he’s working to adjust his schedule so he doesn’t have to work late, seemingly for his own lifestyle, but I’m not counting on it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Around 500 fiber-optic cables, not counting those owned by governments, stretch for more than a million total miles beneath the oceans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
The full picture will emerge later as most councils are not counting overnight and are due to announce results later on Friday, along with results for the Senedd and Scottish Parliament.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
“Me too. I want another shot, but not counting on it. What’s your afterlife look like?”
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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