other (than) 1 of 2

as in else
in a different way we cannot make it to the party other than by canceling the previous engagement

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other than

2 of 2

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as in except
not including other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding

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In addition, Apex would purchase from each shareholder (other than NAI) with Class B shares 69% or more (at the shareholder’s election) of such shareholder’s Class B shares at $23.28 per share. Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 July 2024 Marilyn is addicted to TikTok, but this has no function other than characters referring to the social media platform as though this were a joke in and of itself. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 24 July 2024 Let the Orioles do something for the fans, other than giving them beach towels and floppy hats! Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2024 Advertisement In the complaint, Thomas’ attorney claims the message could not have been interpreted by staff at the office any other way other than a mistake. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for other (than) 

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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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