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not

[not] / nɒt /
ADJECTIVE
neither
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ADVERB
no
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Although researchers still do not fully understand what causes the disease, scientists have known for years that it gradually spreads through the brain in stages.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Others say pages were missing, answers were marked wrongly, or the digital copies did not match the original paper answer sheets.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“The matter is not settled, but we can clearly see the mechanism at play: where credibility exists, defending independence does not fall on the central bank’s shoulders alone,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In a statement, the Australian government said action was being lodged in the Federal Court, where it alleges 3M knew about the environmental risks of the firefighting foam and did not disclose them.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

It’s not only that the trip is delayed and that will cause havoc with my connection in Denver.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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