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not only that

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  • Used to introduce an additional, often more significant or surprising, piece of information that builds upon a previous statement.

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It was Barnum who said not only that a sucker was born every minute, but that you should “never give a sucker an even break.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

White: I have to believe that all the pain and suffering and trauma — not only that Carmy has gone through, but that everybody has gone through — is for some greater good.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

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  • on top of that
  • but wait, there's more
  • and another thing
  • if that wasn't enough

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  • that being said
  • on the flip side
  • in contrast

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