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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Is it any wonder that a city that favors make-believe would take to a holiday that inspires elaborate set dressings and creative costumes, the latter a chance to take on a role other than ourselves?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
For Treasury investors, there’s no other way to describe the past three months other than brutal.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
It failed and, other than vigilance, the best response will be more flights, tourism, diplomacy and commerce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Alcohol cannot be sold at any sports event, other than in VIP areas.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
She’s still a little unsteady because of her leg, but other than its stiffness, it’s almost completely back to normal.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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