not exactly

Example Sentences

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These are perhaps not exactly the traits you’d expect from a remake of “The Wizard of Oz.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Spain's journey since their 2010 World Cup triumph has not exactly been smooth sailing.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

They’ve both been searching for their place in this country, forced to take jobs they’re not exactly passionate about just to pay the bills.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Until relatively recently, there weren’t that many hybrids to choose from besides the Toyota Prius — which was not exactly known as a cool car when it launched.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

SABIO, SHALE: What do you mean, not exactly?

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly