other than
Idioms-
Different from, besides, as in They were shocked to find she has a lover other than her husband . [1250]
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In a different manner than; otherwise than, as in How could she be other than happy with the new house? [Late 1800s]
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other than that . Except that, as in Other than that the nearest store was five miles away, it was a perfect location .
Example Sentences
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With no earnings reports and minimal data on the docket this holiday-shortened week, there’s not much for investors other than vibes.
From Barron's
He made me laugh with macabre jokes about how the only way for us to watch anything other than “PAW Patrol” on TV together was for him to get hospitalized.
From Los Angeles Times
There isn’t much for investors to do other than be aware of the problem.
From Barron's
It’s possible that alternative investments other than hedge funds have done significantly better, but this seems doubtful.
From MarketWatch
Frank added: "Maybe for drink it's cheaper in the north but other than that you wouldn't be driving a big distance because there isn't a big difference anymore."
From BBC
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