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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"The goal is nothing other than to use this plant fully at its maximum capacity," Ford Europe President Jim Baumbick told a news conference.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Sun is the only paper to lead on something other than Burnham, instead focusing on the death of former England footballer and manager Kevin Keegan at the age of 75.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
“The most important thing, other than trying to get as much money back as we possibly can,” said Councilor Rick Lawhorn, “is to get it right so that we never have this happen again.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
If an agreement as superficial as the memorandum of understanding — which deferred thornier issues for late negotiations — was derailed, then there’s little option other than repeated cycles of violence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
"It is pointless to be concerned with anything other than the task at hand."
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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